Describe the organizational structure of the company. Explain how the organizational structure influences daily operations. Describe how the organizational structure affects its ability to function efficiently. Explain how the human resource department affects the organizational structure and function of the company.

Compass Pointe Healthcare SystemOrganizational Structure and FunctionSusan MateoNUR 587Dr. Anna RiveraJanuary 26, 2015

Compass Pointe Healthcare System is a merger of several companies that consist of skilled nursing facilities, assisted living & memory care residences and long term acute care hospitals (Compass Pointe Healthcare System, 2015). Merging companies requires merging and arranging positions within the new company to create a structure that allows for effective function as an organization. In order to effectively divide the labor with discrete areas of function, create clear channels of communication and simplify the work, a hierarchical structure is necessary (Marriner Tomey, 2009).1Compass Pointe Healthcare SystemCorporate Level StructureCOO Skilled NursingVP Clinical ServicesRegional Director of NursesRegional Director of Education and QualityMultiple FacilitiesVP OperationsRegional Director of OperationsVP Human ResourcesRegional Director of Human ResourcesAt the corporate level, the structure hierarchical in nature with a tall structure. According to Marriner Tomey (2009), Tall structures are authoritarian in nature, allowing the organization to effectively address rapid changes with precise coordination. Messages from managers are prioritized over those from peers and therefore pass quickly through the various levels. Because management is more vertical than horizontal, it allows staff to assess decisions frequently.2Compass Pointe Healthcare SystemFacility Level StructureThe structure within each facility is similarly hierarchical in nature and allows for rapid and smooth operations at the facility level. This is helpful in ensuring the various functions are deployed effectively and efficiently. 3Corporate to Facility Level Structure Effect on Ability to Function EfficientlyCEORDEQDONDEQBOLRDONStaff NursesUnit ManagersWhen it comes to the interaction between the corporate level and the facility level, there is a more flattened hierarchy than exists within either of the two levels. Especially within the nursing department, there is significantly more interconnection between the corporate and facility levels. As evidenced by the chart on this slide, the communication flows from the top down from the corporate level to the facility and then within the facility from the CEQ down. The flow of authority and communication between the corporate and facility levels however, becomes more complex and at times, according to Marriner Tomey (2009), requires more coordination.4Daily OperationsClinical OperationsDONUnit Managers and DEQStaff NursesAdministrative OperationsCEOBOLWhen it comes to how a staff nurse functions in his or her clinical role, direction comes most directly from the unit manager and adjunctively from the DEQ. The DON oversees all clinical nursing functions and is ultimately responsible for the department operations (Compass Pointe Health Care System, 2013c). As an employee of the company, the administrative procedures are governed by the CEO (Compass Pointe Health Care System, 2013b) and implemented by the BOL (Compass Pointe Health Care System, 2013a).5Human ResourcesBOLCompletes pre-employment and new hire process checklists to include Federal Fingerprinting, E-Verify, OIG/EPL (per state requirements) for all new hiresSubmits New Hire paperwork to Corporate HRServes as first point of contact with staff regarding benefit administration, payroll, I-Pay and other employee relations concernsCoordinates the handling of all Claims Requests (Employment Practices & Unemployment) and gathers paperworkMaintains and updates TELS OSHA employee workplace injury and illness records including OSHA 300 Log & 300AManages the Workers Compensation claim administration duties including but not limited to entering first reports of injury information into Gallaher Bassetts Risx-Facs claims administration system. First point of contact for third-party administratorCoordinates light duty work assignments under the direction of the AdministratorHuman Resources duties are divided between the business office liaison and the director of education and quality. All administrative duties associated with human resources are carried out by the BOL. These duties are concerned with hiring, employee benefits, payroll, workplace injuries, and unemployment benefits (Compass Pointe Health Care System, 2013a).6Human ResourcesDEQMaintains employee health files. Tracks and records PPD tests (or chest x-rays) and other required infection control monitoring for employees.Conducts drug testing for new employees and randomly as needed. Maintains training filesEnters Potential Compensatory Events (PCEs) into the Risk Management System and reviews record of the event if necessary. Functions as Risk Manager in coordination of overall Risk Management program.

All clinical duties associated with human resources are managed by the director of education and quality. These duties are concerned with employee health and competencies, and managing risk events associated with employees in the performance of their duties. Risk events include safety concerns with equipment, adverse patient outcomes potentially related to employee practice and allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation.7ConclusionCorporate Facility StructureChain of communicationHuman ResourcesClinical vs Administrative tasks

The companys organizational structure provides the framework for the roles and functions within the organization along with lines of authority, accountability, and communication. The purpose of this presentation is to familiarize staff nurses with that structure so that as the need may arise, staff know to whom they should go for assistance.8ReferencesCompass Pointe Health Care System. (2013a). BOL-Business Office Liasion. Job Descriptions. Retrieved from: I:\Human Resources - New\Job Descriptions\SNFand ALFCompass Pointe Health Care System. (2013b). CEO-Chief Executive Officer. Job Descriptions. Retrieved from: I:\Human Resources - New\Job Descriptions\SNFand ALF

Compass Pointe Health Care System. (2013c). DON-Director of Nursing. Job Descriptions. Retrieved from: I:\Human Resources - New\Job Descriptions\SNFand ALF

Compass Point Health Care System. (2014). DEQ-Director of Education and Quality. Job Descriptions. Retrieved from: I:\Human Resources - New\Job Descriptions\SNFand ALF

ReferencesCompass Pointe Healthcare System.(2015).Facebook.Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/compasspointehc/timelineMarriner Tomey, A. (2009). Guide to nursing management and leadership (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO. Mosby Elsevier