Sentinel Event Team Member

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$58,552–$82,700.80

SKILLS

Adverse Events, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Computer Skills, Consulting, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Department of Health and Human Services, Dialysis, Employee Retention, Event Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Medical Records, Newsletter, Patient Safety, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Social Work, Statutory Laws, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Augusta, Maine

POSTED

21 days ago

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Services Program Specialist II

Opening Date: April 30, 2026

Closing Date: May 13, 2026

Job Class Code: 5093

Grade: 25 (Supervisory Services)

Salary: $58,552.00 - $82,700.80 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 2.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 02031-2442

Location: Augusta

Core Responsibilities:

As one of two individuals in the Sentinel Event program, you will be responsible for ensuring that healthcare facilities (ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, and hospitals) covered by the Sentinel Event statute and rule are in compliance with all regulatory requirements for the mandatory reporting of sentinel events. The following are essential duties of this position:

You will:

• Review and analyze information to determine if adverse events comply with the sentinel event criteria

• Provide technical assistance to ensure that facilities understand the Sentinel Event program requirements

• Review medical records to gain information necessary to assess causal factors leading to the adverse event

• Assess root cause analyses submitted by healthcare facilities to ensure that they meet the thorough and credible requirements of statute and rule

• Input data into the Sentinel Event database, maintain case log sheets and close cases once all requirements have been met

• Research topics related to patient safety, and assist in developing material for the quarterly sentinel event newsletter

• Be responsible for analyzing aggregated data for the annual sentinel event report

• Conduct on-site reviews to determine if healthcare facilities are in compliance with sentinel event regulatory requirements

• Make formal presentations related to sentinel events and patient safety topics

• Coordinate education sessions to promote patient safety topics

• Assist Sentinel Event Program Manager in reviewing and revising sentinel event statute, rules, policies

• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with reporting facilities while enforcing the SE rule

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding records, facilities, and reporting of sentinel events

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in healthcare.

Preferred candidates will ALSO have:

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse

• Experience working with healthcare providers, either directly or in a consulting role

• Experience reporting Sentinel Events and knowledge of Sentinel Event rule

• Experience in healthcare safety, risk management and/or quality improvement

• Experience reviewing and abstracting information from medical records

• Analytical skills/abilities in order to determine if case submissions meet criteria for full review

• Critical thinking skills including ability to objectively analyze and interpret information

• Experience conducting or reviewing root cause analysis

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work well in a team and independently

• Technical writing experience and basic computer skills

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight t

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