UnityPoint Health

Risk Management Patient Safety Accreditation Program Manager

UnityPoint Health • $80K — $95K *
Dubuque, IA 52001In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Related Field or Risk Management
  • 3-5 years of clinical leadership experience in process improvement
  • Prior experience in risk management, accreditation, data analysis, or teaching is preferred
  • Certification in Risk Management or Accreditation is preferred
  • Clinical license related background is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement industry best practices for managing clinical risk
  • Oversee investigations of incidents that may lead to liability claims
  • Identify and report potential compensable events to legal and insurers
  • Facilitate support for professional liability litigation including discovery and trial prep
  • Work with patients and families to resolve issues via Service Excellence process
  • Disseminate information on changes in regulatory requirements
  • Develop and implement educational programs for staff on risk management

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with full-time hours
  • Engagement in high-impact regulatory compliance and risk management initiatives
  • Collaboration with top leadership and diverse teams
  • Opportunities for professional development in risk management
  • Contribution to enhancing patient safety and quality of care
Full Job Description
Overview

Shift: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, days, for 80 hours per pay period

The Risk Management and Accreditation Program Manager serves as a highly visible champion of regulatory compliance and managing clinical risk throughout the region. Works closely with the Director of Quality, Chief Nursing Officer and the UnityPoint Health system service leaders. Provides leadership for regional efforts to assure compliance to regulatory agency standards and continuously improve the quality and safety of care.

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Responsibilities

Risk Management Program
  • Identify and implement industry best practices related to managing clinical risk.
  • Oversees investigations or incidents that could lead to professional/general liability claims.
  • Identifies occurrences that are potentially compensable events and reports to system law office and third-party insurers.
  • Facilitates support of professional liability litigation including discovery responses, and trial preparation in conjunction with legal department.
  • Works with patients/families/visitors to resolve outstanding issues in conjunction with the Service Excellence process.
  • Facilitate dissemination of information related to changes in regulatory requirements and clinical research pertinent to patient consent, potential liability exposures, and risk management issues.
  • Develops/implements educational programs for employees and clinical staff regarding risk management as needed.

Accreditation Preparedness Program
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support compliance with Det Norske Veritas (DNV), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulatory agencies.
  • Works closely with Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, Patient Care Directors/Managers, UnityPoint Health Legal Team to ensure compliance with statutory mandates, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards of professional organizations such as DNV, OSHA, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), etc.
  • Manages regulatory agency survey process, post survey action plans and reporting to the appropriate regulatory agency, hospital leadership, and hospital committees.
  • Individually provides or works with others to provide the identified educational opportunities related to accreditation and regulatory standards. This may include education to leadership and department staff.


Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Related Field or Risk Management

Experience:
  • 3-5 years of clinical leadership experience in process improvement.
  • Prior experience in risk management, accreditation, facilitation, data analysis, leadership development, teaching and presentation preferred, but not required

Certification/License:
  • Certification in Risk Management or Accreditation preferred
  • Clinical license related background as appropriate is preferred

About UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The organization was formed in 2013 through the merger of Iowa Health System and UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health operates hospitals, clinics, and home care services, and offers a range of medical specialties, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, and pediatrics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and improving the health of the communities it serves.
Learn more about UnityPoint Health
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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