Corporate Director, Quality & Patient Safety

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Decatur, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Adverse Events, Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Establish Priorities, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Genetics, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Quality, High Reliability, Hospital, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, OSHA, Operations Planning, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Green Belt, Team Lead/Manager, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training Program Development, Trend Analysis

LOCATION

Decatur, GA

POSTED

Today

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship, _development,_ and leadership programs + And more

Work Location:

Atlanta, GA

Description

The

Corporate Director of Quality & Patient Safety

is responsible for developing and implementing enterprise-wide quality improvement and patient safety programs to enhance healthcare outcomes and foster a culture of safety. This leadership role requires expertise in quality management, patient safety, data analytics, and quality and performance improvement to drive excellence across multiple facilities. He/she will foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization. He/she will collaborate with executive leadership to set priorities and integrate quality initiatives into operational plans. Reports to: Vice President, Quality & Patient Safety, Emory Healthcare

Quality & Performance Improvement

+ Oversee quality measurement, performance benchmarking, and process improvement efforts + Utilize methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA to drive efficiency and effectiveness + Lead hospital-wide initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired conditions (HACs), preventable errors, and readmissions

Patient Safety

+ Develop and oversee enterprise-wide patient safety programs to minimize adverse events + Conduct root cause analyses (RCA), failure mode and effects analyses (FMEA), and proactive risk assessments + Implement Just Culture principles and high reliability principles to encourage transparent reporting and learning from errors

Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation

+ Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (The Joint Commission, CMS, OSHA, etc.) to ensure a culture of safety + Implement and monitor policies to comply with national, state and local quality mandates

Data Analytics & Reporting

+ Analyze quality and safety data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement + Provide regular reports to leadership, governing boards, and external agencies + Lead implementation of technology solutions to improve data collection and reporting accuracy

Education & Stakeholder Engagement

+ Develop and lead training programs on quality improvement and patient safety best practices + Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and frontline staff to drive engagement in safety initiatives + Serve as a subject matter expert in quality and patient safety for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Requirements:

+ Master's degree Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field required + Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in healthcare quality and patient safety within a health system with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or management role + Certifications (Preferred but not required) + Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) + Certified Patient Safety Officer (CPPS) + Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Skills & Competencies + Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards + Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive large-scale initiatives + Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills + Proficiency in data analytics tools and quality reporting systems

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Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Healthcare Inc._

Campus Location

_Decatur, GA, 30033_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Decatur_

Department

_EHI Office of Quality_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_166163_

Job Category

_Nursing_

Schedule

_8a-5p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $0.00/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $0.00/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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