Director Quality, Allegheny Health Network (Hybrid)

Allegheny Health Network Quality and Safety Role

This role is labeled hybrid and will require on-site attendance at Fifth Avenue Place in Pittsburgh, PA. Incumbent is responsible for the successful implementation of the AHN enterprise-wide Quality and Safety goals and objectives for designated locations. Oversees the Institute Quality, Safety, and Regulatory / Accreditation function, while working in tandem with other Quality and Safety network functions such as Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, Regulatory Preparedness and Data Analytics & reporting. Accountable for driving results to achieve top performance for all clinical, patient safety, accreditation and regulatory preparedness which may include but are not limited to : CLIA certificates, PA Bureau of Labs and NY State DOH permits, CAP accreditation or NY State Lab licensure. Responsible for driving and / or supporting Lean improvement efforts to realize efficiencies and maximized resource utilization. Role functions in a matrixed environment with network quality, safety and regulatory department directors and Pathology Institute VP Operations and / or Chair.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Lead and / or facilitate internal quality and safety initiatives within the Pathology Institute and other AHN business units with laboratories to achieve successful outcomes and minimized harm to patients and staff.
• Responsible for working collaboratively with Institute / Departments / Centers and Facility representatives to design and implement best practices and drive highest performance outcomes.
• Ensure capture and management of all lab quality related data; ensure timely reporting and transmission of information for regulatory and accreditation needs; provide useful quality analytics to inform decision making.
• Serve as subject matter expert for lab regulatory queries and accreditation / regulatory preparation both within the Pathology Institute and other AHN business units.
• Provide ongoing educational support for departments in areas of performance improvement including quality models, lean instruction, analysis, facilitation, etc.
• Provide ongoing communication on progress, opportunities for improvement and direction on areas of focus in Pathology Institute clinical quality and patient safety throughout the year to various stakeholders and forums.
• Maximize efficiency in lab clinical quality, safety and regulatory / accreditation practices with focused efforts on opportunities for improved results and communication; Outcome will be to support value-based care delivery.

Qualifications :

Required : Master's degree in Business, Health Administration or Health related degree OR 7-10 years progressive advancement in leadership roles in laboratory or related health service area + 3 years in developing, implementing, and anchoring outcomes in health-related quality and safety process improvement results + Ability to work in highly matrixed, fast paced organization across institute, hospitals and practice settings + Lab Professional Certification from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirement defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 (obtain within 1 year)

Preferred : 1 years in CAP lab survey leadership + Knowledge of MCARE Act and PA Patient Safety Authority Reporting Requirements

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