What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Quality and Patient Safety position at Sentara?
The Director of Quality and Patient Safety is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of patient safety and quality programs within the organization. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices to deliver high-quality, safe care to patients. Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to drive initiatives that reduce risk, enhance patient outcomes, and foster a culture of safety.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Level Degree (required)
5 years of Leadership experience (required)
5 years of Healthcare Operations experience (required)
Previous experience in Data Analysist (preferred)
Local travel required
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic oversight and support for the hospital’s Patient Safety Program, providing expert guidance to top management on improving the safety culture
Lead root cause analysis, tools, and behavioral training initiatives, while evaluating program effectiveness and analyzing data
Collaborate with the System-Wide Patient Safety Director to ensure alignment with corporate initiatives
Facilitate organization-wide quality improvement activities, ensuring continuous readiness and compliance with healthcare accreditation standards, CMS Core Measures, PFP, MU quality data, and Q-HIP programs
Oversee the coordination of quality and performance improvement (PI) initiatives, including the management of reporting and tracking systems to maintain ongoing quality and performance monitoring
Oversee OPPE and peer review activities to ensure the achievement and maintenance of high-quality care standards
Coordinate annual evaluations and hospital DNV/ISO surveys, including required follow-up actions and internal audit compliance.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000