Director Quality Services MLMC

Director Of Quality

Your Job : The Director of Quality is responsible for the overall operations of quality management and patient safety / high reliability throughout the Medical Center. Ensures that the hospital's policies and practices as related to patient care are within appropriate guidelines as designated by all State and Federal agencies as well as certifying agencies. Facilitates the hospital's Joint Commission accreditation and survey readiness. Acts as a resource to members of the management team in reference to quality and safety guidelines for Patient Care Services.

Your Job Requirements : Bachelor's degree in health profession required; Master's or equivalent experience preferred Certification as a CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) or CPPS (Certified Professional Patient Safety) preferred Three to five years experience related to areas of quality, clinical risk, patient safety and high reliability, and / or process improvement with a minimum of two years in management Extensive knowledge of State, Federal and regulatory guidelines / standards as they relate to the patient care services and medical staff services

Your Job Responsibilities : Responsible for the overall strategic planning and implementation of a comprehensive quality management program including the education and compliance component. Serves as a resource to the Board of Directors, Administration, managers, medical staff and employees related to quality issues. Serves as the liaison for the Texas Department of Health (TDSHS) related to quality issues that may arise. Oversees State, Federal and accrediting compliance. Serves as a resource for national trends, regulatory updates, survey / site visit readiness related to compliance. Incorporates data from the Guest Relation Representative to establish trends to be utilized for action plan development. Collaborates with the manger / directors to improve customer satisfaction. Responsible for oversight of patient safety and high reliability.

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first full-service, acute care hospital in Midlothian, Texas. Serving Midlothian and northern Ellis County, we are a 46-bed hospital that is designed to expand as the community grows. Providing everything from emergency care and advanced surgery to imaging and labor and delivery, our hospital has 16 emergency department beds, two operating suites, and the latest digital and medical technologies. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.

Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned :

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023
• Level I Maternal Facility for perinatal care
• Level I Neonatal Facility
• Gene Rodgers Community Service Award, Midlothian Chamber of Commerce, 2022
• Robotic surgery capabilities
• Cardiac catheterization lab