Vice President of Quality Management - PROF: QI / RISK MANAGEMENT

VP OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT

SUMMARY:

Responsible for direction of the Quality Management Department and the various functions under its umbrella, including Performance Improvement, Medical Staff Services and Credentialing, Risk Management, Infection Control, and Patient Satisfaction. As Patient Safety Officer, in close communication and coordination with the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief of Staff, service as primary point of contact for questions about patient safety for education. Provides reports to the Performance Improvement Council, Medical Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and administrative team as requested and required. Acts as systems and applications manager for database products utilized in the department for quality management systems. Responsible for oversight of preparation for regulatory surveys and follow-up corrective action development. Assists in formulating and monitoring the budget for the areas included.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Health Services Administration Preferable. CPHQ certification preferable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

3 or more years of previous experience in an acute care setting. 2 or more years of management experience in healthcare.

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