John Perdue

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Biography

El Paso Community College - Government

Chief, Joint Commission Readiness at San Antonio Military Medical Center
Hospital & Health Care
John Derrick
Perdue, MPA, CPHQ
San Antonio, Texas
Healthcare Quality Manager with over 28 years of military experience with a Top Secret Security Clearance and 23years of clinical and managerial medical experience in the U.S. Army. Broad based knowledge of healthcare quality and administration fields. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams ranging from 11 – 300 in dynamic, fast - paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in curriculum design, operational and training budget management valued at $28M+. Analyzed organizational structure and aligned hospital’s Governing Body’s vision with 13 Functional Management Teams (FMT) and established the organization’s first Quality Management Council. Possess extensive knowledge in organization culture, change management, and employee development derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Korea, Ecuador, Kosovo, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Qatar. Recipient of multiple awards for outstanding performance and professionalism in the U.S. Army. Career supported by a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from The University of Oklahoma and Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential.


Experience

  • San Antonio Military Medical Center

    Chief, Joint Commission Readiness

    John worked at San Antonio Military Medical Center as a Chief, Joint Commission Readiness

  • San Antonio Military Medical Center

    Joint Commission Readiness Coordinator GS-0671


    Serves as a Joint Commission Coordinator (JCC) ensuring SAMMC Joint Commission Readiness Program (CRP) and The Joint Commission (TJC) Tracer Methodology Program (TMP) are in optimal compliance with accredidation and regulatory standards by acquiring information updates from TJC and other regulatory agencies, professional journals, societies, and applicable software. Exercises broad oversight and collaboration with hospital staff ensuring effective integration of the CRP and TMP functions.

  • San Antonio Military Medical Center

    Chief, Performance Improvement

    John worked at San Antonio Military Medical Center as a Chief, Performance Improvement

  • Department of Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center

    Healthcare Administrator (Department NCOIC)

    • Managed the Department of Surgery in a Level I Trauma center for more than 75,000 patients
    • Coordinates, analyzes, evaluates, and advises on healthcare delivery systems and operations for seven surgical clinics and the Department Chief
    • Oversees civilian and military training programs for over 150 military and civilian staff
    • Prepares department and maintains Joint Commission readiness through Tracer activity, vigorous inspection, and analysis of measures of success
    • Accountable for equipment valued at $186,000 and oversees the management of equipment and facilities valued at over $5 million

  • El Paso Community College

    Adjunct Faculty

    teaching political science to a diverse population including adult learners and ESL students. Very rewarding.

  • Yongsan Army Garrison, Korea

    Quality Management Division, Brian Allgood Community Hospital

    Chief/Deputy Chief, Quality Management Division
    • Managed an organizational-level Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Healthcare Quality for a 65-bed hospital and 12 primary care clinics throughout the Republic of Korea (ROK) for over 25K service members and beneficiaries
    • Administered the ROK Clinical Quality Management Program and lead a team of 11 staff members and 13 FMTs in accordance with Army Regulation, Department of Defense directives, and applicable public laws
    • Planned, developed, coordinated, analyzed, evaluated, and maintained Quality Improvement/Performance Improvement (QI/PI), Risk Management, Patient Safety, Credentialing and Privileging, and Utilization Management programs
    • Provided oversight of continuous TJC accreditation readiness for all MTF activities throughout the ROK that resulted in the organization receiving triennial accreditation
    • Designed Individual Development Plans for all staff members; leveraged teleconferencing and tele-education assets to inform, guide, and mentor subordinates
    • Instructed over 300 new staff members on Clinical Quality Management capabilities and introduced the concept of High Reliability healthcare and a non-punitive culture of safety at all levels of the organization
    • Led a business operations team in the writing and development of an Access to Care Fact Sheet that was distributed to all Civilian Personnel Activity Center (Human Resource) agencies throughout the ROK
    • Planned, coordinated, and executed the organization’s Strategic Planning conference that resulted in adopting a Mission Statement that reflects the Army Medical Command’s Vision, long-term objectives, and measures of success

  • Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Bliss, TX

    First Sergeant

    First Sergeant (Senior Personnel Manager)
    • Served as the senior advisor to the director on all personnel matters within a division of more than 130 personnel undergoing complex medical and behavior health treatment plans
    • Managed and directed activities of personnel resources; interpreted and enforced policies and applicable directives
    • Established and monitored controls to meet work goals and standards while recommending and initiating actions to improve the efficiency of functional operations
    • Planned and programmed work commitments and schedules; monitored projects to ensure the most efficient use of resources

Education

  • The University of Oklahoma

    Master of Public Administration (MPA)

    Public Administration
    I completed a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis in policy and leadership.

  • Thomas Edison State College

    Bachelor of Arts (BA)

    Humanities
    I completed a bachelors degree in Humanities.

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