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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Coordinator - Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety, and Emergency Preparedness serves as a subject matter expert for all staff members related to EOC and life safety issues. In conjunction with various stakeholders, develops analyses and monitors regulatory metrics for improved compliance performance at the business unit level by identifying opportunities, providing information and consultation to leadership and departments with a focus on sustainable effectiveness. Exercises initiative, independence, and judgement regarding preparation of analysis, development of recommendations, and identification and resolution of problems. The Coordinator - Environment of Care (EOC), Life Safety, and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for implementing programs within the Emergency Department to improve the disaster preparedness for the hospital and region. Responsible for assistance in health system emergency preparedness training, drill planning, and implementation, coordinating with Region 2 North and Henry Ford Health System. Ensures that the medical center complies with all federal, state, and Joint Commission requirements regarding emergency preparedness. Acts as a liaison between the hospital and the emergency provider community to establish and build strong working relationships. This includes hazard vulnerability analyses, mitigation, preparedness, training and exercising, incident command, emergency response exercises for management and teams, development and review of the site emergency response codes, and business continuity.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Diploma. Bachelor's Degree preferred or five years of progressive experience in a related field such as business, public health administration, or safety/emergency services.

Knowledge of Environment of Care and Life Safety requirements of regulatory and accrediting agencies.

At least two (2) years in safety in hospital or healthcare. Emergency Department experience preferred.

Demonstrated experiences in project management or planning.

Ability to independently develop and coordinate assigned activities.

Ability to mitigate hazards and monitor corrective actions.

Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively exchange information, enhance relationships, lead staff and interacting with all levels of hospital staff, outside community agencies, and regulatory agencies.

Proficient computer skills preferred with experience working in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

IBFCSM Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) within two (2) years of hire.

National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 within one (1) year of hire.

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

+ Department: Patient Safety Advocacy Servic

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.