Allegheny Health Network
DirectorofQualityandPatientSafety
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“Director of Quality and Patient Safety at Allegheny Health Network. Skills: Quality, Patient Safety, Process Improvement, Leadership. Perform management responsibilities. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control operations”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve top performance for all clinical, pay for value and patient safety outcomes; achieve successful outcomes; minimize harm to patients and staff; realize efficiencies; maximize resource utilization
Industry & Context.
root cause analysis; development of improvement proposals
HIPAA, Privacy Policies and Procedures, Information Security Policy, Code of Business Conduct
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's Degree in Health Administration, 3 years of experience in developing, implementing and achieving outcomes in process improvement and patient safety initiatives, 1 year of Leadership experience, 1 year of Clinical experience in nursing, pharmacy or other health related field, Microsoft Office/Computer skills
What You'll Do.
Perform management responsibilities
direct and control operations
Develop and implement policies and programs
Lead and/or facilitate quality and patient safety initiatives
Maximize impact of implementing Culture of Safety
Serve as a liaison to Institute Quality Programs
Partner with Data Analytics Team
Lead a multidisciplinary initiative
Reports safety events to PA-PSRS
Ensure capture and management of OPPE information
Oversight of regulatory activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working in tandem with the QSV division; working in tandem with the corporate departments; Serve as a liaison to the Institute Quality Programs; Partner with the Data Analytics Team
Communication Scope
communication of information
Process & Methodology
Lean Improvement efforts
Full Job Description
## **Company :** Allegheny Health Network ## **Job Description :** **GENERAL OVERVIEW:** The Director of Quality and Patient Safety is responsible for the successful implementation of the AHN enterprise-wide quality and patient safety goals and objectives for the designated location. Oversees the quality and patient safety functions while working in tandem with the QSV division (including infection prevention, regulatory preparedness and pay for value) and the corporate departments (Risk Management, Legal, Privacy and Compliance). Accountable for driving results to achieve top performance for all clinical, pay for value and patient safety outcomes which include, but are not limited to: Hospital acquired infections, Core Measures, Patient Safety Indicators, CMS/P4V program measures, Culture of Safety. Responsible for driving and/or supporting Lean Improvement efforts to realize efficiencies and maximize resource utilization. **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES** * Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority. (20%) * Lead and/or facilitate internal quality and patient safety initiatives to achieve successful outcomes and minimize harm to patients and staff while promoting a Culture of Safety. (15%) * Maximize impact of implementing Culture of Safety and pay for performance programs including focused effort on opportunities for improvement within the designated location/institute. (15%) * Serve as a liaison to the Institute Quality Programs to support best practices, standardize process measures and drive performance outcomes. (10%) * Partner with the Data Analytics Team to ensure timely reporting and communication of
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