Positions assigned investigation of health care professionals are classified in the Health Professions Investigator class. This position supervises Health Facilities Surveyors in the Department of Public Health who survey health care facilities and providers to ensure conformance with federal and state rules and regulations. The position provides department management with information in determining additional program needs and revision of licensure standards, as well as technical assistance to independent care provider agencies. Positions plan and coordinate federal certification and state licensing programs, overseeing a staff of Health Facilities Surveyors, Compliance Officers and others in conducting surveys, observations, monetary remedies and quality assurance. Positions are non-supervisory, but perform leadwork duties.
Positions manage the certification or licensure of health care facilities and health care providers.
Responsibilities include penalty and remedial actions, including withdrawal of certification or licensure. Employees develop policy, oversee budget and exercise full supervision of staff including Health Facilities Surveyors and Compliance Officers.