Patient Safety Specialist jobs in Wisconsin
Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts analysis for management detailing the cause of the error. Being a Patient Safety Specialist recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Gives presentations and training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Additionally, Patient Safety Specialist tests patient-safety knowledge of employees and recommends changes to training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Specialist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Patient Safety Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Patient Safety Specialist
- SSM Health Care
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Janesville, WI
FULL_TIME
- Named 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2023 - Becker's Healthcare Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 - Newsweek Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023 - Newsweek SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. The organizations 40,000 team members and more than 12,800 providers are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing Gods healing presence to everyone they serve. With care delivery sites in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, SSM Health includes 23 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient and virtual care services, 13 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization. It is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. Fantastic full time Patient Safety Specialist role with SSM Health in Janesville, WI. Join a great work culture and grow your career with this dynamic position. Responsible for supporting day to day continuous patient safety improvement for assigned Ministry(s), Medical Group practices, and/or business units. Works collaboratively with leaders, clinicians and other staff in the development and implementation of strategies to identify and reduce risks, improve safety and meet regulatory requirements. Ensures implementation of an integrated patient safety program to position organization as a national leader in patient safety. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitates patient safety efforts and coaches others in the development of patient safety improvement capabilities with emphasis on process redesign and measurement. Provides direction, in conjunction with continuous improvement (CI), to the department and business unit leadership in the planning of a systematic, organization-wide approach to continuous patient safety improvement. Manages the event reporting process. Works with departments to mitigate the immediate risks to patients as a result of human or systems errors through various cause analysis approaches. Works with Risk Management to evaluate trends with identification of systems opportunities that lead to patient harm, in addition to leading efforts for systems improvement to prevent such harms. Provides input, guidance and directions, as appropriate, in the management of such events. Provides a regular cadence of outcomes reporting to Clinical Programs, ministry leadership, and/or other designated groups as requested. Supports improvement efforts by facilitating cause analysis teams. Works with departments to assist with changes in processes, policies, and workflows based on cause analysis findings. Monitors progress of changes at regular intervals to ensure effectiveness and sustainment of interventions. Participates in/leads entity, regional, and system patient safety committees, Sentinel Event/Serious Safety Event meetings, teams, work groups, and huddles. Serves as a patient safety consultant to various other committees to ensure integration of patient safety work across the continuum of care. Analyzes trends of performance metrics, identifies opportunities for improvement, develops and maintains Management Action Plans (MAPs), measures success of the MAPs, and creates the follow-up metrics for each activity to maximize success. Assists with the coordination of the annual analysis and implementation of the SSM Patient Safety Plan. Assists leadership in defining key performance indicators and defining measurement tools to evaluate quality improvements in patient safety. Serves as a resource in conjunction with management regarding applicable Joint Commission standards as they relate to patient safety requirements and other compliance regulations. Facilitates the development of strategies to remain compliant with all regulatory requirements and assists with developing and revising policies and procedures as needed. Rounds routinely in all clinical care departments to assess and address risk reduction and patient safety activities/concerns. Follows up with department managers and leadership regarding patient safety concerns as noted during rounding to ensure risk mitigation. Plans, prepares, and coordinates presentations and educational opportunities for new employees and providers regarding patient safety strategies. Facilitates and supports implementation of patient safety program and just culture initiatives and assists with coordination of education for staff and clinicians as needed. Demonstrates mastery of facilitation skills (team and individual), data analysis, and statistical process control to effect improvement in corporate quality goals and clinical outcomes. Coordinates the FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) process and other patient safety tools such as patient risk assessments, as appropriate. Facilitates compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and state quality and patient safety requirements by coordinating, organizing and communicating appropriate information to designated committees, teams, work groups and leadership in a timely fashion. Leads initiatives for high priority opportunities as identified by leadership. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE Three years' clinical experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full_time
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Safety Specialist
- Volt
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Franklin, WI
FULL_TIME
- You deserve a job you love! Come join this leading company who designs, manufactures, and supplies packaging systems for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetic...
- 16 Days Ago
Safety Specialist
- Children's Hospital and Health System Of Wisconsin
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Milwaukee, WI
FULL_TIME
- At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary ca...
- 17 Days Ago
Safety Specialist
- Argus Professional Services
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Franklin, WI
FULL_TIME
- Title: Safety Specialist Our company designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beve...
- 20 Days Ago
Safety Specialist
- Green Bay Drop Forge
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Green, WI
FULL_TIME
- Green Bay Drop Forge is looking for a Safety Specialist to join our team! Who are we? Green Bay Drop Forge is a premier custom forging and standard steel forging manufacturer that has been established...
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Safety Specialist
- The Boldt Company
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Waukesha, WI
FULL_TIME
- HOW YOUR ROLE FITS INTO BOLDT: The purpose of the Safety Specialist is to inspire and maintain a “Safe Thinking” safety culture. This position will assist in leading, advising, facilitating, and suppo...
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About Wisconsin
Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast.
With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five dist...
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Income Estimation for Patient Safety Specialist jobs
$60,915 to $82,560
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What does a Patient Safety Specialist do?
Patient Safety Specialist in Beaumont, TX
Identifies and reports those which require notification to regulatory agencies, reviews for quality issues and opportunities to improve Failure to Rescue and refers to appropriate leaders.Serves as the chapter expert for selected Joint Commission chapters and CMS conditions of participation, including Performance Improvement and the National Patient Safety Goals.
January 27, 2020
Patient Safety Specialist in Queens Village, NY
ColumbiaDoctors (the Faculty Practice Organization) is seeking an experienced Patient Safety Specialist eager to lead our multispecialty practice organization's Quality Department in our mission of providing the most advanced, highest quality, safest, and most efficient care for our patients.
February 19, 2020
Patient Safety Specialist in Fort Wayne, IN
Identify and report to the Patient Safety/Accreditation Officer adverse occurrences, events, and unintended patient outcomes that are reportable to Regulatory Bodies (DHR, Joint Commission etc.).
December 25, 2019