Director of Quality and Patient Safety
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Director of Quality and Patient Safety
Overview The Director of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) leads the development of a comprehensive and unified program of clinical quality, performance improvement, and patient safety in a challenging value-based healthcare delivery system. The Director works to sustain a culture of quality and safety, transparency, teamwork, measurement and accountability with clinicians and medical center team members. S/he works closely with the other AHS QPS Directors as well as the medical centers' senior management, physician and nursing leadership, service line directors, infection prevention, Advisory Board members, and patients to instill continuous positive change in the organization's quality and patient safety culture. Responsibilities Quality Management (30%):
Responsible for the successful implementation of the AHS quality and patient safety program within assigned medical center. Participates in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and initiatives in order to improve the overall quality of patient cares services.
Process Improvement (20%):
Patient Safety(30%):
Regulatory Compliance (20%):
Provides direct supervision of the medical center Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) department team and collaborates with the AHS Infection Prevent Director in the oversight of the infection prevention department. Implements processes to support the ongoing competency and development of the QPS team members. Qualifications
This position requires a full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. It involves standing and walking and requires normal visual acuity and hearing. About Us CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, three award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the second consecutive year. When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more. Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family! What We Offer:
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