Quality and Safety Program Coordinator

Medical University Of South Carolina

Job Location:

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

ERAS and ACSQVP Clinical Data Analyst responsibilities include collecting analyzing and reviewing clinically relevant data to monitor and identify potential surgical quality and safety issues and to support quality improvement (QI) for Pre-surgery during surgery and post-surgery for better patient outcomes. Share findings and results of the QI data with stakeholders (surgeon and leadership). Propose interventions using standardized quality improvement methodology tools.

Work closely with surgical stakeholders and the Value Institute to create evidence-based order sets pathways and protocols to reduce unnecessary care variation and relentlessly strive for evidence-based practice. Facilitate education and empowerment of patients and their families about their diseases through the treatment process. Collaborate with patients families and providers in the decision-making process. Educate team members to the importance of using evidence-based practice and standard tools to reduce unnecessary care variation.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002352 SYS - QAPI

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Under general supervision the Quality and Safety Program Coordinator provides full support to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program within the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program for the Perioperative ICCE/Services. The coordinator will report to the Perioperative Quality and Safety Manager II in support of MUSCs academic research and healthcare missions. The coordinator will assist with leading the development implementation and sustainment of the ERAS program and pathways across surgical specialties. Sustainment initiatives include building data reports collecting relevant quality data analyzing and assessing data working with relevant stakeholders on disseminating data and information benchmarking performance and leading multidisciplinary teams to improve performance based on goals. This position presents performance to relevant oversight and governance groups bridging the gaps between multidisciplinary teams ensuring alignment of the ERAS program using data and evidence-based practice to develop protocols that are integrated into surgical workflows to optimize patient outcomes improve patient experience and reduce variability in care.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent and 2 years of experience.

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent 0-2 hours per shift

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)

Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)

Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)

*Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions)

*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent) *(Selected Positions

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use initially and as required. (Continuous)

(Selected Positions)*

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!

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Job Description SummaryERAS and ACSQVP Clinical Data Analyst responsibilities include collecting analyzing and reviewing clinically relevant data to monitor and identify potential surgical quality and safety issues and to support quality improvement (QI) for Pre-surgery during surgery and post-surge...