( RN ) PATIENT SAFETY SPECIALIST

Employment Type : Full time Shift :

Description :

The Patient Safety Specialist manages, coordinates and facilitates the hospital patient safety activities. Supports the achievement of zero preventable harm for patients, colleagues, and the communities we serve, while protecting the assets of the Ministry. In collaboration with leadership is accountable to develop and maintain the risk management program. Provides risk management education to colleagues. Conducts investigations and identifies improvement opportunities for near misses and adverse events. Supports claims management activities related to incidents and litigated cases. Responsible for specified coverage lines encompassing all sites owned by the ministry and insured by Trinity Health.This position supports the Hospitals risk management activities. and legal support to the Regional Direcotr Risk Management, and supports Senior Team in confidential matters. The Patient Safety Specialist will (participate or Co)-chair / facilitate committees / teams as requested by the Quality / Accreditation Manager. Data collection and analysis skills are integrated to be utilized in the performance improvement (PI) process, as well as other responsibilities of the position. The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory bodies include regulatory compliance activities are a part of the Patient Safety Specialist position. Engages in performance improvement projects to support quality / regulatory priorities in fulfilling the vision and mission that lead to regulatory compliance, high quality organization, patient safety, and operational excellence as directed. The Patient Safety Specialist also helps support maintaining highest level of compliance with other organizations such as Leapfrog, IBM Watson, and others that impact quality and patient safety. Participates in quality rounds, co-chairs Quality / Safety Committees and help reports data as required for regulatory programs. The Patient Safety Specialist reports to, works in concert with, and supports the Quality / Accreditation Manager

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.