Responsibilities Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Philadelphia area for more than 40-years. Located in Fort Washington, PA, our 146-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness. Brooke Glen offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities, and our tenured leadership team includes a seasoned nursing department.
Website: https://www.brookeglenhospital.com/
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Director of Risk Management has broad responsibility to protect the hospital's assets from loss. The FRM is responsible for coordinating the loss control efforts and advising management and administration on all potential sources of loss and for making recommendations to minimize or eliminate exposure. The structure and functions of the Risk Management Program are designed so as to comply with guidelines and standards of TJC, other regulatory agencies, and the UHS T.E.R.M.© Program. The Facility Compliance Officer (FCO) has broad responsibility to ensure the hospital's compliance at all times with the UHS Code of Conduct and Compliance Program policies.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in clinical discipline or equivalent experince.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years' experience in quality management/improving organizational performance within an acute psychiatric treatment setting preferred.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures appropriate and timely reporting of occurrences by maintaining a Healthcare Peer Review, Reporting system (Occurrence notification system); enters incidents into the MIDAS Database.
- Refers occurrences for follow-up to appropriate department or medical committee; ensures that all Level III/IV are referred to the CRM and PCR entered into STARS within ten days.
- Networks with department directors to implement system changes aimed at optimally reducing or eliminating causative factors.
- Reports receipt of summons and complaints immediately to Corporate Risk Management and Insurance.
- Assists CEO in facilitating the processing of summons and complaints served on the hospital and its employees.
- Coordinates investigation of claims within the facility.
- Coordinates with and assists attorneys as they interface with the facility and employees.
- Operates to maintain and facilitate system ensuring hospital and employee adherence to UHS Compliance Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.
What do our current staff value at Brooke Glen BH & UHS?A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a staff member at Brooke Glen is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. At UHS, you have a voice.
