Quality & Patient Safety Specialist (Mutiple Locations) at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, GA 30322, USA -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Nov, 25

Salary

55.39

Posted On

16 Aug, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Six Sigma, Analytical Skills, Tableau, Leadership Skills, Software, Regulations

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Responsibilities

Project Management:
Develops and executes project plans by managing multi-disciplinary quality and patient projects
Manages project timelines, agenda development, minutes, documents and presentation preparation, and reports on project progress
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.
Quality Improvement:
Design, implement, and evaluate quality improvement projects using evidence-based methodologies (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Act, Lean, Six Sigma).
Monitor clinical outcomes, analyze trends, and recommend changes to improve care delivery.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure adherence to standards set by accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS) and assist with survey preparation and follow-up.
Participate in readiness preparedness surveys
Review and facilitates the interpretation of regulations and standards to advise leadership and staff.
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.
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.
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.
Incident Management:
Partner with staff to facilitate the investigation of patient safety events and near-misses, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures.
Collaborate in the management of the reporting process for adverse events and regulatory compliance.
Developing Safety Protocols:
Design and facilitate the implementation of policies to prevent medical errors, adverse events, and infections.
Risk Management:
Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to minimize risks to patients.
Manage responses to adverse events, including patient communication and process review.
Performance Improvement:
Lead or participate in quality improvement projects (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Develop strategies to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Regulatory and Accreditation Readiness:
Ensure the organization is prepared for external audits and inspections.
Stay updated on changes in healthcare laws and standards