Patient Safety Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direct supervision of the CQO, effectively analyzes safety vent reports, initiate investigations and identify process improvement opportunities. The Patient Safety Specialist specializes in data management while qualified to facilitate process improvement when needed. Interfaces with internal and external clients to identify organizational vulnerabilities and interventions accordingly while providing care and compassion to peers, patients. and families. Presents pertinent information to key stakeholders, organizes meetings, and follows policy and departmental instructions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

SERVICE :

• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
• Upholds the Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance. Represents the facility in a positive and professional manner.
• Develops, coordinates, and assists in facility-wide risk identification, investigation, and risk reduction.
• Maintains a network of sources and experts.
• Performs risk assessments for loss potential.
• Responsible for facility-wide training, process improvement, data analysis, presentations, and communication.

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Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your healthcare journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.