Frank Banfer, J.D., MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, PHRN, NRP is a Senior Consultant with Advis. Frank utilizes his experience as a paramedic, nurse, manager, educator, and lawyer to assist with a variety of healthcare operations and developmental projects.

His expertise includes:

• Facility Development
• Medicare Rules and Regulations
• Operational Excellence and Improvement
• Third Party Accreditation

Frank works collaboratively with hospital administration, clinical leaders, front-line staff, and medical staffs to provide operational guidance and oversight on several projects related to Short Term Acute Care Hospitals, Micro-hospitals, Freestanding Emergency Departments, and Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals.

Frank’s projects include:

• Hospital and Unit Development
• Operational Management
• Clinical Documentation Review
• Situational Audits to assess compliance with State, Federal, and Accreditation Standards
• Case Management
• Regulatory Compliance

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Prior to joining Advis, Frank served as:

• A Nationally Registered Paramedic and Paramedic Educator for both emergency and non-emergency transport services;
• An Emergency Department and Critical Care Registered Nurse in a Magnet, Academic, Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Hospital;
• An Associate Attorney for a nationally known law firm specializing in Medicare compliance and reimbursement appeals;
• A Simulation Educator and Manager for a healthcare system, focusing on resuscitation, team-dynamics, and Lean/Six-Sigma concepts.