Quality Improvement)/ Risk Management Specialist

Position Summary: The Quality Improvement/ Risk Management Specialist works alongside the Director to coordinate quality improvement/ risk management functions within HCCH. This includes, but is not limited to quarterly training, quarterly risk assessments, updating the emergency action plan (EAP). This role is primarily responsible for identifying and responding to known risks throughout the organization. The specialist will directly report to the Director with at least monthly updates of each location.

Reports To: Director of Quality Improvement and Risk Management

Primary/Essential Functions:

• Evaluates potential risks for severity and probability of occurrence.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive policies, educational programs, and reporting methods for appropriate areas.
• Acts as a liaison between outside entities for fire inspections, etc. ? Build and maintain relationships to enhance communication of all internal or external parties included in risk and safety.
• Participate in monthly meetings for reporting of necessary updates to inform and/or reduce organizational risk.
• Review/ revise all risk policies on an as needed and annual basis.
• Coordinate and lead quarterly training at each site.
• Educate staff on appropriate procedures, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Promotes compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI), etc.
• Assist in the development of annual goals for the risk program.
• Serves as a resource for staff in regards to issues with patient or employee safety.
• Assist with the FTCA annual submission.
• Complete quarterly risk assessments for all HCCH locations. Other Duties:
• Support the Quality Improvement efforts of HCCH.
• Work with the Population Health Team as needed for care gap closures.
• Participate in outreach events.
• Assist the Director in streamlining clinical/ quality workflows within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Quality Improvement and Risk Management.

Travel Requirements: Travel between sites on an as needed basis, but at least quarterly site visits are required.

Education and Training: Bachelor degree in relevant field Quality Improvement/ Risk Management experience strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities: To be an effect Quality Improvement/ Risk Management Specialist you should possess the following characteristics:

• Organized
• Attentive to Detail
• Ability to follow through
• Excellent communication skills ? Understanding of health care facilities and processes
• Integrity
• Problem solving attributes
• Punctual
• Strong understanding of Risk
• Ability to multitask