Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

Interpret the applicable federal and state laws and regulations to determine compliance with such regulations, plan audit parameters, and communicate necessary changes in compliance with regulatory requirements to all affected parties. Handle privacy complaints, do investigations, determine root cause, and address violations per policy. Advocates and protects patient privacy by serving as key privacy advisor for patients and managing patient requests regarding their medical record. Manage Business Associate Agreements review, execution, and retention. Maintain an up-to-date HIPAA Privacy Compliance program using effective tools and methodologies to ensure data integrity and compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to healthcare program requirements for privacy. Conduct privacy compliance audits and review the results then devise appropriate recommendations and corrective action plans. Manage the performance of subsequent audits to ensure completeness and oversee the execution of corrective action plans. Work in conjunction with the HIPAA Security Administrator on the successful development, execution, and completing of the annual HIPAA Audit Schedule. Generate periodic reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and the McLeod Health Board on the state of privacy compliance. Other duties as assigned.