Patient Safety Coordinator, Trinity Health, Silver Spring, MD
Trinity Health -
Silver Spring, MD,
US
Patient Safety Coordinator
Date Posted: 2024-05-08
Job description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
The Patient Safety Officer (PSO) has the responsibility and accountability for the oversight and strategic direction of the patient safety program for Holy Cross Health. This role will lead others within the facilities towards process improvements and risk identification/reduction that will support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. Reporting to the Director Risk Management Patient Safety, this practitioner provides safety assessments, educates other practitioners and is actively involved in all aspects of the Risk Management Patient Safety Department. The PSO develops strategic and operational plans that build upon the present patient safety program to assure patient safety practices are evidence based and align with organizational goals. The PSO assists the Director Risk Management Patient Safety in the management of insurance programs and loss control activities; implementing approved programs; promoting loss prevention; and ensures necessary and timely updates to safety/risk management policies and procedures.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Full timeShift:
Day Shift
Description:
The Patient Safety Officer (PSO) has the responsibility and accountability for the oversight and strategic direction of the patient safety program for Holy Cross Health. This role will lead others within the facilities towards process improvements and risk identification/reduction that will support the reduction of medical/health care errors and other factors that contribute to unintended adverse patient outcomes. Reporting to the Director Risk Management Patient Safety, this practitioner provides safety assessments, educates other practitioners and is actively involved in all aspects of the Risk Management Patient Safety Department. The PSO develops strategic and operational plans that build upon the present patient safety program to assure patient safety practices are evidence based and align with organizational goals. The PSO assists the Director Risk Management Patient Safety in the management of insurance programs and loss control activities; implementing approved programs; promoting loss prevention; and ensures necessary and timely updates to safety/risk management policies and procedures.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.