Curriculum Vitae: Clayton L. Reynolds, MD, CM, FACP, FACPE
Endocrinologist, Medical Quality Expert, and Informatics Pioneer
Education
| Category | Type and Institution | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | B.Sc. and Pre-Medical Diploma; Memorial University, St. John's, Newfoundland | 1960-64 |
| Medical School | MD, CM, McGill University, Montreal, Canada | 1964-68 |
| Medical Council | LMCC, Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada | 1968 |
| Internship | Rotating Internship, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal | 1968-69 |
| Residency PGY 1 | Resident in Medicine, St. John's General Hospital, Newfoundland | 1969-70 |
| Residency PGY 2-3 | Fellow in Medicine, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN | 1970-72 |
| Fellowship | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | 1973 |
| Fellowship | Advanced Clinical Resident (Endocrinology), Mayo Graduate School of Medicine | 1972-74 |
| Master's Degree | Master of Science (Medicine), University of Minnesota | 1974 |
| Fellowship | American College of Physicians | 1976 |
| Fellowship | International Biographical Association | 1981 |
| Fellowship | American College of Physician Executives | 1993 |
Employment History - Current
| Position and Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Endocrinologist, Victoria | September 20, 2004 to present |
| Endocrinologist, Nanaimo | September 14, 2004 to present |
| Endocrinologist, Mill Bay | December 2004 to present |
| Endocrinologist, Sooke | January 2005 to present |
| Endocrinologist, Ladysmith | May 2005 to present |
| Endocrinologist, Sidney | May 2005 to present |
Employment History - Previous
| Position and Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Professional Director, Pharmacy, South Valley Health Center, Palmdale, CA | 2002 to 2004 |
| Medical Director, Laboratory, South Valley Health Center, Palmdale | 2002 to 2004 |
| Chief of Ambulatory Care, High Desert Hospital, Lancaster, CA | 1999 to 2004 |
| Medical Director, Community Health Plan, High Desert Hospital, Health System | 1999 to 2004 |
| Medical Director, Referral Center, High Desert Hospital & Health System | 1999 to 2004 |
| Director of Employee Health, High Desert Hospital & Health System | 1999 to 2004 |
| Medical Director, Partners in Care Foundation Care-a-Van, Lancaster | 1999 to 2004 |
| Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Private Practice, Lancaster | 1999 to 2004 |
| Group Private Practice of Medicine; Lakeside Medical Associates, Lancaster | 1997 to 1999 |
| Director of Medical Informatics, Lakeside Medical Group, Glendale | 1997 to 1998 |
| Medical Director, Adult Day Health Care, Lancaster, CA | 2001 to 2002 |
| Private Practice Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Lancaster | 1983 to 1997 |
| Solo Private Practice Endocrinology and Internal Medicine, Vancouver, Canada | 1974 to 1983 |
Administrative Accomplishments at High Desert Hospital and Health System
| CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES WRITTEN |
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| POLICIES REVISED, DEVELOPED OR EDITED |
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| REVIEW TOOLS REVISED OR DEVELOPED |
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| BYLAWS, RULES & REGULATIONS REVISED | High Desert Hospital February 2003 |
| NURSE PRACTITIONER ACTIVITIES |
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Medical Management Consulting Positions
| Institution | Position |
|---|---|
| Palmdale General Hospital and Lancaster Community Hospital | Physician Advisor in Utilization Management |
| InterQual | • Advisory Board Member, Certification Course in Utilization Review • Lecturer: Physician Advisor's Role in Hospital Utilization Management |
| Sutter Coast Hospital, Crescent City, CA | Consultant in Utilization Management |
Academic and Service Awards; Academic Appointments
| Institution | Award or Appointment |
|---|---|
| McGill University, Montreal | National Scholar |
| McGill University, Montreal | Campbell-Howard Prize in Clinical Medicine |
| Lancaster School District | Award for Service to the School and Community |
| Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | Medalist in Medicine |
| International Biographical Association | Lifetime Fellow Status |
| University of British Columbia, Canada | Associate Professor of Medicine |
| University of California, Los Angeles | Assistant Clinical Professor (School of Nursing) |
| Physician of the Year | High Desert Hospital 2002 |
Continuing Education in Medical Management - Participant
| Sponsoring Organization | Topics |
|---|---|
| American College of Physician Executives | • Physician in Management Part I, II, III • Healthcare Finance and Managerial Accounting for the Physician Executive • Perspectives in Medical Management |
| American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Management Physicians | Quality in Health Care - Whose Responsibility? |
| American College of Utilization Review Physicians | The Road to Quality |
| Antelope Valley Hospital and Lancaster Community Hospital | • Continuous Quality Improvement, OSHA Update, Medical Care Cost Control • Cost-effective Antibiotics, Physician-Hospital Collaboration • Medical Records & Informed Consent, Healthcare Reform, Quality Assurance |
| California Medical Review Incorporated | CMRI Updates, Partnerships for Healthcare Quality Improvement in Managed Care |
| Estes Park Institute Advanced Seminar | Medical Staff Issues for the 80's, Restructuring Delivery of Health Care |
| InterQual, Inc. | First InterQual Criteria Users' Conference |
| Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations | Advanced Medical Staff Seminar |
| Lakeside Health Services | Healthcare Reform - The Role of Managed Care: Repositioning for the Future |
| National Association of Public Hospitals Physician Leadership Institute | • Washington, DC (Nov 2002): Managing Growth in Ambulatory Care in Safety Net Systems • Chicago (Apr 2003): Leadership Styles; Cook County & U. of Chicago Hospital Tours • Napa Valley (Jun 2003): New Directions for Safety Net Hospitals |
Disease Management Programs
| Organization | Function |
|---|---|
| California Medical Review, Inc. | Consultant |
| IMCARE | Network of consultants on protocols for mammography, allergies and seizures |
| Antelope Valley Hospital | Medical Director: Eating Disorders Program & Diabetes and Pregnancy Program Development |
| Los Angeles County Department of Health Services | Disease Management Oversight Team |
| Los Angeles County Department of Health Services | Disease Management: Subgroup on Diabetes Mellitus |
Informatics Infrastructure Development
| Organization | Function |
|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Hospital | • 5 years as physician liaison - Information Management and Medical Staff • Assisted with compilation of Policies and Procedures • Introduced physicians to computer systems and databases |
| Infor*Med Medical Information Systems, Woodland Hills, CA | • Beta tester for Praxis ® EMR, ongoing since 1992 • Coined phrases "concept processor" and "historical profiles," pertaining to Praxis functions • Constructed poster on integrated information systems, considered a roadmap for the future • Published three papers on the Electronic Medical Record |
| PrimeTime Medical Software Systems, Columbia, SC | Content developer: • Thyroid questionnaire • Flu vaccine questionnaire |
Committee Memberships at High Desert Hospital, DHS & Community Health Plan (1999–2004)
| Committee Name | Membership Status |
|---|---|
| Ambulatory Care | Chair |
| Code Blue | Member (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| Community Health Plan Medical Directors: Medical Affairs and Peer Review | Member, Intermittent Chair and Acting Chief Medical Officer |
| Continuing Medical Education | Member |
| Credentials | Chair (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| DHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Diabetes Medication Expert Committee | Member |
| DHS Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee | Member |
| Disease Management Oversight Team | Member |
| Enhanced Laboratory Information System (ELIS) Committee | Member |
| Health Information Management | Member |
| DHS Health Leadership Board | Member (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| Hospital Executive Committee | Member (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| Hospital Operations | Member (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| Interdisciplinary Practices | Chair (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| JCAHO Preparation | Member 2002: Continuum of Care; Information Management |
| JCAHO Survey | Professional Staff Association President, Survey March 28, 2003 |
| Medication Safety Subcommittee | Chair (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| Morbidity and Mortality | Member (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| Patient Safety | Member |
| Pharmacy and Therapeutics | Member; Chair since January 2002 |
| Professional Staff Association Executive | Member; President July 2002 to June 2003 |
| Quality Council | Member (Hospital closed June 2003) |
| Quality Management | Member; Chair July-December 2001 |
| Risk Management | Member (Hospital closed June 2003) |
Program Development at High Desert Hospital
- • Prostate Cancer Screening: In conjunction with American Cancer Society
- • Cervical Cancer Screening: In conjunction with American Cancer Society
- • Colposcopy Clinic: Raised $50,000 for equipment, built protocols across 3 clinic sites
- • Health Information Management Improvement: Specialty reports delivery to off-campus sites
- • CHDP: Approved physician supervisor for NPs and PAs
- • Provider Scheduling Remodeling: Performance Improvement Charter Team
- • Health Summary List: Automated process designed and implemented
- • Discharge Summaries: Direct integration to Ambulatory Care Department records
Provider Recruitment & Retention
- • Primary Care Physicians: 5 recruited
- • Urgent Care Providers: 18 recruited
- • Internists: 2 recruited
- • Surgeons: 1 recruited
- • Nurse Practitioners: 5 recruited
- • Specialists: 3 OB/GYNs, 1 Psychologist, 2 Podiatrists, 2 Pulmonologists
- • Provider Satisfaction: Installed workstations & software in Providers' Room
Risk Management Workshops Attended: Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Work Place, Customer Service, Diversity Training
Publications in Medical Management and EMR Computing
| Publication Source | Title |
|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Press | Viewpoint - Quality Assurance in Medical Care |
| Physicians and Computers | Thinking Like a Doctor |
| LACMA Physician | EMR: Further Discussion |
| Copyright Poster | Free Flow: A Scheme for a Fully Integrated Healthcare Information System |
| Unpublished Essay | The Physician Advisor and Utilization Management |
| www.infor-med.com | Task-oriented Charting - A New Paradigm in Medical Record Construction |
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