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Overview

Summary

Responsible for the loss prevention program and patient safety program in the designated facility and to serve as a resource to all professional and hospital staff as well as the medical staff at the facility. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the loss prevention program and patient safety initiatives of the designated entity and its facilities on the Campus. Coordinates the investigation of potential and actual claims and lawsuits in the entity through gathering evidence, conducting interviews and reviewing relevant medical record documentation and participating in the root cause analysis process.

• Reviews unusual occurrence reports, investigates further if indicated, and recommends corrective action in consultation with the Director of Risk Management; evaluates effectiveness of corrective action and recommends additional action if necessary.

• Trends incidents, occurrences, claims and lawsuits within the facility; recommends corrective action in consultation with the Director of Risk Management; evaluates effectiveness of corrective action and recommends additional action if necessary.

• Identifies existing risk exposures in the facility; recommends methods of controlling these in consultation with the Director of Risk Management; evaluates effectiveness of action and recommends additional action if necessary.

• Represents risk management and the concepts of patient safety on relevant committees of the organization and provides the necessary leadership, reports and/or guidance on management and operational issues.

• Coordinates the response to discovery devices in lawsuits against the entity as indicated and/or requested.

• Participates in professional activities, associations and certifications related to risk management and patient safety

• Completes assigned goals

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: RN BSN Prefer to have Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management Preferred- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management-CPHRM

Minimum: Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques which are central to the risk management profession. Such proficiency is acquired through completion of a baccalaureate, associate or diploma degree in a health-related field- nursing field preferred.

Experience

Preferred: Risk Management/Patient Safety experience preferred. Quality management experience desired.

Minimum: Three (3) to Five (5) years of clinical and/or management experience.

Special Skills

Minimum: Knowledge of licensure and accrediting requirements; ability to communicate and work effectively with medical staff, department heads and administration; assertive, objective, tactful and courteous in all dealings with professional staff, patients and guests; excellent organizational skills and problem solving abilities.

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