Corporate Director Quality Patient Safety
Corporate Director Quality Patient Safety
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The Corporate Director of Quality & Patient Safety is responsible for developing and implementing enterprisewide quality improvement and patient safety programs to enhance healthcare outcomes and foster a culture of safety. This leadership role requires expertise in quality management patient safety data analytics and quality and performance improvement to drive excellence across multiple facilities. He/she will foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization. He/she will collaborate with executive leadership to set priorities and integrate quality initiatives into operational plans.
Reports to: Vice President Quality & Patient Safety Emory Healthcare
Quality & Performance Improvement
- Oversee quality measurement performance benchmarking and process improvement efforts.
- Utilize methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and PDSA to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead hospitalwide initiatives to reduce hospitalacquired conditions (HACs) preventable errors and readmissions.
Patient Safety
- Develop and oversee enterprisewide patient safety programs to minimize adverse events.
- Conduct root cause analyses (RCA) failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA) and proactive risk assessments.
- Implement Just Culture principles and high reliability principles to encourage transparent reporting and learning from errors.
Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (The Joint Commission CMS OSHA etc. to ensure a culture of safety
- Implement and monitor policies to comply with national state and local quality mandates.
Data Analytics & Reporting
- Analyze quality and safety data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide regular reports to leadership governing boards and external agencies.
- Lead implementation of technology solutions to improve data collection and reporting accuracy.
Education & Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and lead training programs on quality improvement and patient safety best practices.
- Collaborate with physicians nurses and frontline staff to drive engagement in safety initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in quality and patient safety for internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Masters degree Healthcare Administration Public Health or a related field required.
- Minimum of 57 years of experience in healthcare quality and patient safety within a health system with at least 35 years in a leadership or management role.
Certifications (Preferred but not required)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Patient Safety Officer (CPPS)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies healthcare regulations and accreditation standards.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive largescale initiatives.
- Exceptional problemsolving analytical and communication skills.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and quality reporting systems.
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:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
