Manager Regulatory Safety & Infection Prevention
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Job Location:
Monroe, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Manager of the Regulatory Safety and Infection Prevention will have the responsibility to oversee Regulatory activities and internal/external reporting requirements planning implementing and evaluating the infection prevention control program in accordance with regulatory accreditation and evidence-based standards. This employee is responsible for analyzing and evaluating standards that relate to accreditation/certification and compliance with local state and federal regulations. Additionally activities that support compliance management and educational development to ensure that staff have the necessary tools that promote Everyday Excellence.
Responsibilities
1. Program Effectiveness
- Directs and supports hospital departments medical staff leaders and senior management to facilitate cross functional regulatory compliance efforts utilizing tracer/second generation tracers and SAFER technology tools and analysis.
- Works independently and effectively with stakeholders at all levels to analyze the purpose of their requests and provide suggestions so that resulting outcome meets needs assessed.
- Assists and consults with regard to staff development in the area of Regulatory compliance to address needs-based education.
- Subject matter expert for Regulatory management Infection prevention and control and Accreditation Certification local state in addition to federal rules and regulations
- Plans and prepares an organizational survey plan to include survey calendar pre-survey agendas and pertinent workgroups and information to insure a smooth and successful survey outcome.
- Serves on designated St. Francis committees as applicable.
- Trains and mentors direct reports
2. Compliance and Regulatory Service:
- Responsible for developing processes to support the reporting of pertinent information to stakeholders about regulatory compliance and areas of deficiency.
- Consults in developing performance metrics that meet a Measure of Success for regulations that require Evidence of Standards compliance not limited to Plans of Correction
- Ensures a timely review of policies and procedures that impact regulatory compliance.
- Ensures adherence to the most current regulatory and accreditation trends/best practices by staying abreast through personal learning job relevant seminars and workshops attendance at professional conferences and affiliations with local national and state organizations.
- Prepares a variety of reports as requested by Regulatory and accrediting agencies.
3. Safety program
- Develop implement and maintain the hospital-wide patient safety program
- Lead incident reporting processes ensuring timely review analysis and follow-up of safety events.
- Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and other investigations to identify systemic causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Oversee safety rounds hazard surveillance and environment-of-care inspections.
- Coordinate safety education for staff leaders and physicians.
- Manage the safety reporting tool including user support data analysis and trend reporting.
- Ensure timely entry review and closure of safety incidents.
- Track and report performance metrics to leadership and safety committees.
4. Infection prevention Manager
- Develop implement and monitor organizations infection prevention and control plan.
- Lead surveillance activities for HAIs including CLABSI CAUTI VAE SSI and MDROs.
- Ensure compliance with CDC OSHA CMS and Joint Commission infection control standards.
- Direct outbreak investigations including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
- Develop annual goals and staffing plans for the infection prevention program.
5. Organizational Stewardship
- Demonstrates selflessness by fostering a supportive and cooperative attitude with co-workers within the department and across the organization.
- Meets all timelines for regulatory reporting
- Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulations and best practices
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Qualifications
Experience
3 years of applicable healthcare experience; Regulatory compliance experience preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills.
Commitment to continuous improvement
Education
BS in healthcare or BSN required; Masters degree preferred. For nursing an active Louisiana Nursing license
Training
Evidence of training regarding standards such as CMS or Joint Commission compliance
Licensure
For Nursing Active Louisiana License
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- FDA Regulations
- Manufacturing & Controls
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- GLP
- cGMP
- Product Development
- Chemistry
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is one of the largest healthcare systems based in Louisiana and is the leading healthcare provider for more than half the state’s population. The health system is a non-profit, Catholic organization sponsored by the Franciscan Miss ... View more
