Emergency Preparedness (ALMA 155)
Term: 2021-2022 Academic Year Fall
Faculty
As a multi-credentialed healthcare leader and educator with experience spanning over 35 years, it is my great privilege to witness our graduates grow into the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. I am committed to supporting the success of others by volunteering in professional leadership roles at local, state, and national levels. Through service to others, I can help bridge the gap between clinical practice and administrative excellence while also mentoring emerging leaders in our organizations.
Credentials
| Administrative & Compliance |
Clinical & Education |
| MSL, RHIA, CPCO, CPB, CDEI, CMRS, CMCS, HITCM-PP, Certified Human Rights Consultant |
RMA (AMT), AHI (AMT), |
Leadership & Service
- National:
- AMT: Judiciary Committee, EQS Committee, Student Activities Committee;
- AHIMA: AHIMA Exam Development SME, CCE Workgroups, Advocacy Summit Delegate
- NFBPW: Workgroup
- AAPC: Emerging Leaders certificate 2025
- State:
- CPSAMT: President (2026), State Delegate, Board Member
- KHIMA Recognition Chair (2018-2026)
- Kansas BPW Foundation Board Member
- Local/Civic: ACT Site Coordinator, BPW Local Vice President, Community Task Forces; Joplin AAPC Chapter Past President (2025)and Secretary (2024)
Areas of Impact
- Health Information: EHR/LIS implementation SME, department policy revisions, and HIPAA privacy officer
- Education & Academics: 15+ courses taught across HIT, medical assisting, and allied health; textbook reviewer/contributor for Cengage, McGraw-Hill, and Cognella. Implementation of curriculum for standards at the state level and for accreditation.
- Public Health, Leadership, & Advocacy: Published work in the Journal of AHIMA. Presenter at the local, state, and national level over various healthcare topics/issue. Attended the AHIMA Advocacy Summit in 2025 to met with local legislatures over the MATCH IT Act and Advancing Non-Clinical Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Act of 202.5
Awards & Recognition
- President's Award of Excellence (CPSAMT, 2025)
- Golden Apple Award (CPSAMT, 2024)
- Merit of Distinction (CPSAMT, 2023)
- Distinguished Achievement Award (AMT, 2022)
- NCCC Ben Smith Award Recipient
- Pinnacle Scholar (Stephens College, 2010)
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Schedule
Mon, 12:00 AM - 12:01 AM (8/23/2021 - 10/17/2021) Location: ONL MNEO
Description
This course provides health care professionals with an orientation for their possible future roles in disaster response and the importance of staying within the scope of practice of their profession. Students will be prepared to meet the expectations of their employers, to volunteer effectively, and to be competent and safe responders. Admission to the program is not necessary to enroll in this course. Corequisite: Clinical Aspects of Medical Assisting or program coordinator approval.