Kate Politis Collette
About Kate Politis Collette
Kate Politis Collette serves as the Clinical Lead for Utilization Management in Post Acute Care at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2020. With over sixteen years of experience in hospice and homecare, she advocates for shared governance and emphasizes staff empowerment in her management approach.
Work at EmblemHealth
Kate Politis Collette serves as the Clinical Lead Utilization Management Post Acute Care at EmblemHealth since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of agency governance, ensuring clinical excellence and financial stability. Her position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in the healthcare sector to improve patient outcomes and streamline operations. EmblemHealth is known for its commitment to providing quality healthcare services, and Collette's leadership contributes to this mission.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining EmblemHealth, Kate Politis Collette held several significant positions in the healthcare industry. She worked as the Agency Administrator for Home Health & Hospice Agency at Hebrew Health Care from 2008 to 2013. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Hospice Services at Visiting Nurse & Health Services of Connecticut, Inc. from 2000 to 2008. Additionally, she was the Vice President of Quality Assurance at the same organization from 2013 to 2018, and she worked as the Administrator at Athena Health Care Systems for one year from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kate Politis Collette holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Registered Nursing from Saint Joseph College, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. She furthered her education by earning a Master's degree in Nursing Administration from the University of Hartford between 2004 and 2007. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in nursing and healthcare management, contributing to her expertise in hospice and homecare.
Advocacy for Nursing Profession
Kate Politis Collette is an advocate for shared governance within the nursing profession. She actively promotes the importance of empowering nursing staff to achieve their highest potential. Her management style focuses on fostering an environment where staff can excel, which aligns with her commitment to quality improvement and regulatory compliance in healthcare settings.
Professional Experience and Skills
With over sixteen years of experience in hospice and homecare, Kate Politis Collette has developed a proven track record in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and technology implementation. Her roles have involved increasing responsibilities, showcasing her capability to manage complex healthcare operations effectively. Collette's focus on staff empowerment and operational excellence positions her as a leader in the healthcare industry.