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Ranvinder Brar, CHIM, BHA

Brampton,ON

Summary

As a self-motivated health information leader, I bring a wealth of expertise including in-depth understanding of health records management, registration management, organizational performance, and data quality & analysis. My experience extends to the intricacies of coding and data quality, ensuring precision and excellence in all facets of health information management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Coding & Data Quality

Halton Healthcare
Oakville
01.2020 - Current
  • Reduced coding turnaround time from 90 to 28 days by aligning workload and resources as well as by enhancing the interface between Health Information System (Meditech) and Med2020
  • Implementation of daily scorecard for the coding and data quality team to keep track of productivity and monthly targets
  • Automated all the routine reports using Crystal reports and Power BI tool
  • Implemented additional data quality to validate coded data against other sources such as ICU, Maternal Newborn, OR etc
  • Collaborated with finance and decision support to improve data quality across the organization
  • Led and motivated over 35 direct reports to learn new skills and enhance their existing skills
  • Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
  • Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.

Manager of HIM, Decision Support, Registration

Headwaters Health Care Centre
12.2016 - 01.2020
  • Led automation of decision support reports including Corporate Scorecard, CEO report, Finance committee scorecard, case costing reports, Quality Based Procedures (QBP) reports, Wait Times report for Cancer Surgery, Alternative Level of Care, Daily Occupancy, Pay for Performance in ED etc
  • Implementation of Central Registration , and Kiosks across the organization to enhance patient experience
  • Provided continuous education to physicians and clinical leaders to bridge gaps between complete and comprehensive documentation and funding
  • Implementation of operational projects such as front end dictation for transcription, My Chart, Data Quality Assurance etc
  • Reviewed and updated policies and procedures for health records, patient registration, privacy, chart completion, and release of information
  • Managed more than 30 direct reports and two different union contracts

Business Project Manager for Ontario Case Costing

MOHLTC
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Monitoring the implementation of an Ontario Case Costing (OCC) project at multiple Ontario hospitals
  • Developed training material for the hospitals and collaborated routinely with the senior team to ensure compliance
  • Documented best practices for case costing standards and case costing allocation methodologies to assist hospitals understand case costing methodology
  • Provided an expert advice to hospitals regarding integration of clinical and utilization information

Senior Financial Consultant

William Osler Health System
07.2014 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for extracting, validating, and uploading clinical data into case costing software Responsibility for timely submission of case costing data to the Ministry
  • Responsibilities included comprehensive analysis by integrating clinical systems with case costing information
  • Worked collaboratively with other teams in the organization including health records, decision support, registration, and finance to validate patient information in different systems

Decision Support Consultant

William Osler Health System
04.2001 - 07.2014
  • Provided consultative and analytical support through the provision of integrated financial, statistical, and clinical information to support evidence-based decision making and the monitoring of performance to clinical teams
  • Responsibilities included providing performance analysis of key corporate projects to internal and external stakeholders including Cancer Surgery Agreement, wait time surgeries, pay for results for ED, Post Construction Operating Plan (PCOP), Hospital services agreement (HSA)
  • Improved the processes for preparation and reporting of corporate and programs level scorecards as well as for the reporting for Ontario Health, Cancer Care Ontario, and Community Care Access Centre
  • Implemented Computerized Medication Administration Record (cMAR) across the organization
  • Developed documentation as per project management framework including charter, schedule, project plans, and weekly status reports.

Education

BHA - Health Information Management

Ryerson University
Toronto, ON
06.2013

Advanced Health System Leadership Program

Rotman School of Management
Toronto, ON
01.2018

Health Information Management

Douglas College
New Westminster, BC
06.1998

Skills

  • Strategic Vision: Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans for health records management, aligning with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
  • Team Leadership: Strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and achieving operational excellence
  • Change Management: Experienced in driving change initiatives within health records departments, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in
  • Budget Oversight: Proficient in managing budgets and resources effectively, optimizing cost-efficiency while maintaining high standards of service delivery
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR): Deep understanding of EHR systems, implementation, and optimization to enhance clinical workflows and patient care outcomes
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with healthcare providers, IT professionals, administrators, and other stakeholders to achieve common goals

Certificates

  • Change Management
  • Project Management Fundamentals
  • Lean Health Care - Green Belt
  • Advance training in powerbi & Crystal reports

Timeline

Manager of Coding & Data Quality

Halton Healthcare
01.2020 - Current

Manager of HIM, Decision Support, Registration

Headwaters Health Care Centre
12.2016 - 01.2020

Business Project Manager for Ontario Case Costing

MOHLTC
09.2015 - 12.2016

Senior Financial Consultant

William Osler Health System
07.2014 - 09.2016

Decision Support Consultant

William Osler Health System
04.2001 - 07.2014

BHA - Health Information Management

Ryerson University

Advanced Health System Leadership Program

Rotman School of Management

Health Information Management

Douglas College
Ranvinder Brar, CHIM, BHA