Patient Safety Officer
Waterbury Hospital
- Waterbury, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.