Job Description As a Patient Safety Healthcare Coordinator, you will:
Analyze patient safety events and communicate with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and Risk Management to drive change towards high reliability and zero harm.
Lead multi-disciplinary teams, including physicians and senior leaders, to achieve patient safety and improvement strategies at UMMC.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate, educate, manage projects, and facilitate safety initiatives.
Work with UMMC departments and MMCIP on risk reduction strategies within a Just Culture framework.
Collaborate with leadership, staff, and physicians to implement safety and improvement activities.
Review patient records and prepare summaries for discussion and problem-solving.
Develop and update policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UMMC standards and regulations.
Manage reports to regulatory agencies like the Joint Commission and Office of Healthcare Quality.
Build strong relationships with key medical staff.
Guide Unit-Based Safety Clinicians (UBSCs) and Unit Dyads.
Serve as a key resource for patient safety to clinical teams and support staff.
Principal Responsibilities:
Assist in coordinating activities to achieve zero harm.
Direct the patient safety program with leadership:
Coordinate root cause analysis (RCA) and follow-up action plans.
Partner with UMMC leadership to advance a culture of patient safety.
Lead efforts to improve event reporting and response to near-miss events.
Use data to drive patient safety improvements.
Communicate and educate on patient safety strategies.
Develop and implement safety education for staff.
Serve as a consultant for unit managers and clinical representatives.
Oversee the Event Reporting System, identifying trends and nominating Great Catch awards.
Investigate patient safety events and trends.
Participate in in-service education and regulatory compliance.
Conduct proactive risk assessments and chart reviews.
Implement the Safety Culture Assessment survey and debrief results.
Lead or participate in key hospital committees focused on patient safety.
Assist with regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with standards.
Manage and lead patient safety projects.
Company Description
Join Our Team at UMMC!
As the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized medical center offering opportunities across the continuum of care. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, UMMC is a vibrant place to work where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Preferred: Master's degree in nursing or related health science field.
Required: Current licensure in a related field (e.g., RN, physical therapy).
Required: 3-5 years of experience in patient safety in an acute care facility; experience in an Academic Medical Center is preferred.
REQUIRED Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Quality Improvement: Expertise in quality improvement measurement, analysis, and strategies.
Leadership: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Problem-Solving: Proficiency in problem-solving, analytical skills, and implementing new programs.
Communication: Highly effective oral and written communication skills for interacting with hospital personnel, administrators, clinical staff, and external agencies.
Project Management: Ability to manage projects and programs with limited supervision, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
Collaboration: Ability to develop collaborative programs and projects with other disciplines, contributing to team effectiveness and facilitating improvements.
Technical Skills: General knowledge of PC and database management software.
Presentation Skills: Strong presentation skills, including executive-level presentations
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
