Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator

Location:Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's WayFort Myers FL 33912

Department: Trauma Surgeons

Work Type: Full Time ; Exempt

Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$31.78 - $42.90 / hour

The Trauma Quality Improvement Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of a clinical quality improvement program for the trauma population that is integrated into the hospital-wide program in accordance with the Florida Department of Health Office of Trauma HRS 150-9 Trauma Center Standards. The goals of the Trauma Quality and Performance Improvement Program are to monitor the process and outcome of patient care, to ensure the quality and timely provision of such care, to improve the knowledge and skill of the trauma care providers, and to provide institutional structure and organization to promote quality improvement. The trauma program's monitoring and evaluation process shall show identification of process/outcome issues, corrective actions taken and loop closure, when applicable, for evaluations of the desired effects. The Trauma QI Coordinator, in collaboration with hospital and medical leadership, oversees the investigation and reporting of events as required by regulatory agencies. Coordinates and oversees data collection and analysis, reporting, and improvement activities. Fosters and maintains a collaborative relationship with external agencies, Medical Staff Quality services and hospital staff, as needed, related to quality, performance improvement and safety initiatives. Proactively educates leadership and medical staff regarding issues, guidelines and medical safety PI activities. The Trauma QI Coordinator collaborates with management and physician colleagues to achieve quality outcome and programmatic goals. The role requires synthesis of expert clinical and management knowledge and a responsibility to remain current in the disciplines of quality improvement.

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