System Director Quality and Safety

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Job Description Summary :

The system director supports and aligns teams to empower associates and clinicians through accurate, timely information and development via coaching and teaching. This role champions quality and patient safety across OhioHealth, working closely with the VP of Quality and Patient Safety, Chief Clinical Officer, and other executives to improve healthcare safety and effectiveness. The director provides strategic direction for all OhioHealth Quality, High Reliability, and Patient Safety Initiatives, collaborating with key leaders and stakeholders. They stay informed on quality and safety trends to support initiatives and foster a culture of safety and high reliability. The director encourages event reporting and cause analyses, learning from safety events to enhance system-wide and local improvements. They also provide resources for the Quality, Safety, Service Council and related workgroups, oversee the Quality & Safety department, lead matrixed teams, and liaise with OhioHealth facilities, practices, and national organizations. Additionally, they ensure alignment between system, hospital, and ambulatory improvement efforts.

Responsibilities And Duties :

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborates closely with the Quality and Patient Safety Vice President and the Quality leadership team to advance all priorities under the OhioHealth Quality, Reliability, and Patient Safety Program.
• Leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives aligned with the OhioHealth Quality and Safety Strategic Plan, ensuring appropriate resource allocation and support.
• Facilitates engagement of physicians, clinicians, and administrative staff across the system in process improvement efforts aimed at elevating patient care and safety standards.

Role Breakdown :

Minimum Qualifications :

Master's Degree (Required)

Additional Job Description :

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE :

Work Shift : Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Department : Quality and Patient Safety