Quality Patient Safety Specialist - Emory Hospital Midtown
Quality Patient Safety Specialist - Emory Hospital Midtown
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The Quality and Patient Safety Specialist is responsible for developing implementing and monitoring programs that promote high standards of patient care safety and satisfaction
This role involves collaboration with clinical and nonclinical staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements improve care delivery and foster a culture of continuous improvement
1. Project Management:
- Develops and executes project plans by managing multidisciplinary quality and patient projects
- Manages project timelines agenda development minutes documents and presentation preparation and reports on project progress
2. Patient Safety Initiatives:
- Coordinate and facilitate patient safety programs including risk assessments incident reporting and root cause analyses
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce medical errors and improve safety outcomes
3. Quality Improvement:
- Design implement and evaluate quality improvement projects using evidencebased methodologies (e.g. PlanDoStudyAct Lean Six Sigma)
- Monitor clinical outcomes analyze trends and recommend changes to improve care delivery
4. Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to standards set by accrediting bodies (e.g. Joint Commission CMS) and assist with survey preparation and followup
- Participate in readiness preparedness surveys
- Review and facilitates the interpretation of regulations and standards to advise leadership and staff
5. Data Collection and Analysis:
- Collect analyze and report quality metrics and safety data to stakeholders
- Use data visualization tools to present findings effectively
- Identify trends and areas for improvement using tools like root cause analysis (RCA)
- Generate reports for leadership and regulatory bodies
6. Staff Education and Training:
- Educate staff on quality and safety initiatives policies and best practices
- Provide training on incident reporting risk mitigation and regulatory compliance
- Conduct training sessions for healthcare professionals on patient safety practices
- Promote awareness of quality and safety initiatives and encourage reporting of near misses
7. Collaboration and Leadership:
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of safety and quality
- Act as a resource for staff and leadership regarding quality improvement and safety practices
8. Incident Management:
- Partner with staff to facilitate the investigation of patient safety events and nearmisses documenting findings and implementing preventive measures
- Collaborate in the management of the reporting process for adverse events and regulatory compliance
9. Developing Safety Protocols:
- Design and facilitate the implementation of policies to prevent medical errors adverse events and infections
10. Risk Management:
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to minimize risks to patients
- Manage responses to adverse events including patient communication and process review
11. Performance Improvement:
- Lead or participate in quality improvement projects (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)
- Develop strategies to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes
12. Regulatory and Accreditation Readiness:
- Ensure the organization is prepared for external audits and inspections
- Stay updated on changes in healthcare laws and standards
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 35 years of experience in a healthcare setting with exposure to quality improvement and patient safety
- Masters degree in nursing healthcare administration or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clinical background (e.g. RN PT etc.
- Lean Six Sigma or equivalent quality improvement certification OR Certification in Quality and Safety (e.g. CPHQ CPPS) highly desirable
Experience/Skills:
- Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation processes with deep understanding of regulations and accreditation requirements
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with demonstrated experience educating staff engaging leadership and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve goals
- Familiarity with healthcare analytics tools and software with proficiency in the use of quality data analysis tools and software (e.g. Excel Tableau)
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
