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Job Responsibility:
Develops and implements programs, policies, and practices to ensure that all departments are in compliance with organizational and governmental standards and makes recommendations for updates
Maintains compliance with all country-mandated regulatory requirements
Documents legal regulations that might affect the organization's policies and procedures
Develops and delivers training programs to enhance employee awareness and adherence to safety and quality standards
Maintains communications with leadership regarding quality and safety activities
Coordinates and conducts the assessment of internal controls to ensure compliance as required by regulatory commissions/authorities
Develops programs and processes to manage complaint cases brought to regulatory authorities and develops process improvements to avoid future complaints
Manages a domain of quality and/or patient safety
Coordinates and facilitates credible comprehensive systematic analysis and when applicable, assists in the development of associated risk reduction strategies in a timely manner, with associated reporting to state regulatory agencies as required
Facilitates interdepartmental team effectiveness
Advises and guides multiple clinical departments to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements and accreditation standards
Provides support and serves as a liaison between hospital Quality Improvement leadership and department quality physician leadership and quality administrative support to ensure departmental QAPI plans are effective and aligned with hospital management plan quality and safety goals and hospital policy
Addresses organizational Quality/Safety needs
Monitors and investigates patient safety events reported in the safety event reporting system
In coordination with clinical departments, identifies safety events for review and evaluation by Risk Management and Quality Improvement leadership for possible comprehensive analysis or would benefit from department level review
Provides support for regulatory survey activity, including announced, unannounced and desk or written activities
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience