Network 6
Mission Statement:
To improve the lives of people with or at risk for End Stage Renal Disease by promoting and advancing quality of care.
Network 6 Staff
Executive Director
Jenna Krisher
- Directs the organization's overall performance and initiatives in adherence to all Network contract requirements as directed by CMS
- Serves as principal liaison between the Network 6 organization and CMS
- Reports to the Network Board of Directors and provides support to Network boards and committees as primary liaison
Administration
Director of Operations
Christine Gevertz, PHR, MBA
- Administers organization’s financial accounting and operational functions in support of the Network CMS contract and corporation requirements and budgets
- Administers employee benefits and compensation
- Manages office operations and administrative staff
Community Outreach Coordinator
Amy Williams
- Serves as primary coordinator for educational workshops, meeting planning and outreach
- Prepares Annual Report, QPR, and organization newsletters; serves as primary editor
Information Management (IM)
Director of Information Management
Margo Clay, MIS
- Administers all required Network CMS contract data tracking and reporting elements
- Directs all data security, accuracy and timely submission of patient information to CMS
- Manages IM department staff and required IM operations
Information Systems Specialist
Dee Tyburski
- Analyzes patient and personnel databases to resolve data discrepancies
- Serves as the VISION contact for all dialysis facilities
- Ensures all data submitted by facilities replicates to CMS timely
Information Management Specialist
Deborah Jackson
- Tracks all Network forms to ensure all forms are received
- Provides technical assistance to facilities regarding data submission
- Monitors facility data compliance and provides educational assistance to aid facilities in meeting the CMS goal
Information Management Assistant
Chaneen Reaves
- Processes patient data forms from various CMS approved forms
- Processes requests for CMS 2728 form
- Assists the organization with various projects to ensure all forms are entered timely
Quality Improvement (QI)
Director of Quality Improvement
Leighann Sauls, RN, CNN
- Designs and implements quality improvement projects and activities as required by the Network CMS contract; including assistance to facility staff in implementation of internal quality improvement programs, and development of Network 6 educational materials and workshops
- Coordinates the Network Medical Review Board in developing quality improvement project initiatives and patient complaints and grievances
- Manages QI and patient services staff
Quality Improvement Nurse Specialist
Carol Clark RN
- Coordinates Network 6 Quality Indicator Focused Review
- Coordinates Network 6 Clinical Performance Measures Project
- Provides Quality Improvement Technical Assistance
Patient Services Coordinator
Sammy Bailey, LMSW, CACII
- Handles incoming patient complaints and grievances and facility-related concerns within the Network 6 area
- Coordinates the Network Consumer Committee in developing patient resource materials and initiatives in support of patient education
- Serves as Network liaison to state agencies for complaint and grievance issues