JOB TITLE : Patient Safety Officer
DEPARTMENT : QUALITY
EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME : Yes
JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Safety Officer is responsible for forward facing initiatives around Patent Safety and organizational quality. The PSO is responsible for leading organizational programs as well as departmental projects and teams that support The Joint Commission standards and CMS conditions of participation. The PSO assists with a proactive response to patient safety by recommending changes, policies or initiatives that could prevent future errors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Experience/Physical Requirements :
Light Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 25 lbs. 5 years of professional experience in hospital or healthcare setting.
Licensure/Certification :
- Certification in Patient Safety (Required)
Mission : To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.
Vision : Our exceptional team will provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence.
Values :
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Safety Participates as a member of the Medication Administration Committee and supports the activities and projects approved by the Medication Administration Committee. Develops National Patient Safety Goals policies and oversees education and compliance. Provides organizational orientation and education on patient safety. Assures the Patient Safety Plan is compliant with regulatory standards annually. Develops and implements key indicators and measures to monitor patient safety improvements. Maintains the Patient Safety Scorecard. Risk Reduction Responsible for addressing potentially preventable events or risks related to medication safety practices. Coordinates Sentinel Event Alert responses for all Joint Commission alerts including collaboratively working with interdisciplinary teams to identify current practices and implement new practices recommended by The Joint Commission and document response. Analyzes patient safety data and recommends/implements proactive solutions. Incident Reporting Facilitates the selection and provides leadership in conducting proactive risk assessments including the Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. Provides bi-monthly summaries and the annual report to the Quality Board on Patient Safety. Serves as a back up to the Patient Advocate and assists with complaint/grievance documentation and resolution as needed. Patient Safety Rounding Leads the facilities continual regulatory readiness efforts and participates in regulatory body surveys. Serves as a facilitator in the Culture of Safety and assists with the administration of the Culture of Safety Survey at routine intervals.
Work Schedule : Days
Status : Full Time Regular 1.0
Location : Mon Health Medical Center Main Campus
Location Of Job : Mon Health Medical Center
Disclaimer:
I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in the documents are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
ADA DISCLAIMER:
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the positions incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisors. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, the patients, or other employees.