Patient Safety Officer

Waterbury Hospital

  • Waterbury, CT
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Scope of Position:The Patient Safety Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors by implementing and maintaining a robust culture of safety. The Patient Safety Officer will be responsible for overseeing adverse event analysis, promoting high-reliability principles, and maintaining a safe environment of care throughout our organization.Responsibilities:Foster a Culture of Safety:
  • Develop, implement, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
  • Provide education and training to staff on patient safety principles, practices, and initiatives.
  • Encourage open communication and collaboration among healthcare teams to identify and address safety concerns.
Adverse Event Analysis:
  • Lead the investigation and analysis of adverse events, near misses, and sentinel events.
  • Identify root causes and contributing factors of adverse events to develop strategies for prevention.
  • Collaborate with relevant departments to implement corrective and preventive actions based on findings.
High Reliability:
  • Implement high reliability principles and methodologies to reduce the occurrence of errors and adverse events.
  • Monitor key performance indicators related to patient safety and reliability.
  • Facilitate regular safety huddles and debriefings to proactively address safety issues and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Environment of Care:
  • Conduct regular assessments of the physical environment to identify potential safety hazards.
  • Collaborate with facility management and other stakeholders to address environmental concerns and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Reporting and Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate records of adverse events, near misses, and safety initiatives.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on patient safety metrics, trends, and improvement efforts for leadership and regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to patient safety.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, public health, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, or risk management.
  • In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, adverse event analysis, and high reliability methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software applications.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Waterbury Health considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Waterbury Health discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

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