Texas Department of State Health Services
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
MC 1965 P.O. Box 149347
Austin,
TX
USA
78714-9347
Email:
Carol.Filer@dshs.state.tx.us
Biographical Sketch:
June 2002 – Present
Texas Department of State Health Services, Diabetes Program
DPCP Coordinator for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in Austin, Texas. Performs complex management and oversight activities for daily operations of the Texas Diabetes Program. Review and develop strategic and implementation plans and facilitates good communication and collaborations with program staff, contracting entities and other DSHS programs to address common risk factors and to most efficiently achieve the program mission of reducing the incidence and severity of diabetes through a continuum of prevention, early detection, treatment and management of complications
CLINIC MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT, 2001 – 2002
Texas Department of Health, Put Prevention Into Practice
Performed advanced consultative, educational, and technical work related to the planning, development and implementation of statewide disease prevention and risk reduction initiatives with a focus on clinical preventive services.
PROGRAM SPECIALIST, FEBRUARY 1992– APRIL 2001
Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Nutrition Services
Administered and managed an active Patient Flow Analysis (PFA) system for the Texas Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Oversaw, developed, planned, coordinated, and conducted PFA workshops for TDH WIC contractors, local health departments, and other TDH contractors.
CLINICAL OPERATIONS MONITOR, 1991–1992
Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Nutrition Services
Reviewed local agency WIC clinical operations including nutrition education, clinical equipment and techniques, applicant processing, records, outreach, civil rights, and coordination with other services to determine compliance with WIC contract, federal regulations, and state policies. Provided technical assistance and consultation to local agencies.
DIETITIAN / TRAINING COORDINATOR, 1990–1991
Texas Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation, Austin State Hospital
Completed nutritional assessments, developed care plans, and provided follow up care for psychiatric patients. Counseled and instructed patients and family members on nutritional principles, modified diet plans, and behavior modifications. Planned, conducted, and evaluated effective in service education for food service personnel. Conducted orientation training of food and nutrition department for nursing staff, mental health workers, and other direct care personnel. Completed quality assurance reports.