Mike Schmitt
About Mike Schmitt
Mike Schmitt serves as the Systems Coordinator for Perioperative Services at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he develops education plans and enhances quality initiatives in surgical services. With over two decades of experience in this role, he also conducts staff education analysis and collaborates with various departments to ensure accurate surgical case management.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Mike Schmitt has been employed at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2001, currently holding the position of Systems Coordinator for Perioperative Services. In this role, he develops education plans and conducts staff education analysis for upcoming information systems applications within perioperative services. His responsibilities include interacting with physician offices and operating room scheduling teams to ensure that preference cards and charges for surgical cases are accurate and up-to-date.
Education and Expertise
Mike Schmitt specializes in perioperative services, focusing on the integration of information systems within surgical environments. He conducts staff education analysis to prepare for new applications, ensuring that team members are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. His expertise also extends to auditing daily charges and maintaining the Charge Description Master (CDM) information, which is critical for accurate billing and inventory management.
Background
Prior to his current role, Mike Schmitt worked as a Systems Analyst at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh from 1991 to 2001. This decade-long experience provided him with a strong foundation in healthcare systems and operations. His transition to Systems Coordinator for Perioperative Services allowed him to leverage his analytical skills and knowledge of surgical services to enhance operational efficiency.
Achievements
In his current position, Mike Schmitt acts as a SCIP Champion for Quality Improvement in Surgical Services. He has contributed to quality enhancement initiatives by assisting the Quality Department in conducting Root Cause Analyses (RCA) and Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) reviews. His involvement in these processes demonstrates his commitment to improving patient outcomes and operational standards within the surgical services department.
Collaboration and Inventory Management
Mike Schmitt collaborates with purchasing and PeopleSoft to maintain updated inventory and cost information for surgical services. He audits daily charges for all line items passing to Medipac, ensuring that the financial aspects of surgical operations are accurate and reflect current practices. His role is essential in supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of perioperative services.