Patient Safety Manager manages a staff responsible for developing and implementing patient safety programs. Supervises the investigation of errors and then plans for resolution of all safety related incidents, including those involving employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the hospital's buildings and equipment. Being a Patient Safety Manager maintains records of patient-related errors and evaluates this information in order to identify the cause of the error. Collects, reviews, and analyzes information from the facility's safety programs to identify corrective action and programs as necessary. Additionally, Patient Safety Manager recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Designs and presents training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Patient Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Overview
Provides leadership of assigned department/programs focused on optimizing the organization’s quality and safety of clinical systems as well as collaboration with the CNO on oversight of the Magnet program. Responsible for monitoring and reporting on overall quality, safety and value performance in support of annual goals. Maintains a management portfolio of assigned strategic quality programs, and serves as a role model, mentor and resource to program staff members. This role requires attention to detail, strong data analysis and interpersonal skills, abiility to collaborate across all health system team members, and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Required Licensure/Certifications
- If incumbent is a licensed clinician, maintaining a current VT license will be required. If incumbent is not a licensed clinician, no other license is required.