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The QAPI Specialist compiles trends and reports quality data in patient care, safety, risk management, infection control, outcomes and customer satisfaction and performs and uses audit results to lead development of Performance Improvement Plans. The Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (“QAPI”) Specialist is an individual that will be assisting with agency efforts toward the process of improving clinical documentation and outcomes by taking a systematic, comprehensive, and data-drive approach to maintaining and improving safety and quality.

Location Detail: 34 Ledgebrook Dr Mansfield (10179)<div style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><div id="descriptionExt-container"><div id="descriptionExt-value" style="margin-bottom:5px;padding-bottom:5px;vertical-align:middle">The Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (“QAPI”) Specialist is an individual that will be assisting with agency efforts toward the process of improving clinical documentation and outcomes by taking a systematic, comprehensive, and data-drive approach to maintaining and improving safety and quality. The QAPI Specialist compiles trends and reports quality data in patient care, safety, risk management, infection control, outcomes and customer satisfaction and performs and uses audit results to lead development of Performance Improvement Plans. The QAPI Specialist has a variety of responsibilities including development of process improvement plans, record reviews, data tracking and analysis, and serves as a regulatory resource for clinical staff. To be successful in this role, you must have a passion for quality clinical care and enjoy sharing knowledge with others.Promotes broad understanding, communication, and collaboration with team members to ensure appropriate communication, integration, and utilization of best practices.Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Clinical Quality improvement action plans to improve quality.Participates in Agency's QAPI activities, including but not limited to, patient incidents, employee incidents, infection tracking, and quality indicators such as OASIS (Outcome and Assessment Information Set) and patient satisfaction.Continually assesses clinical staff compliance as required by internal policies and external standards of performance.Assists and coordinates with comprehensive quality improvement, data analysis and reportingProspectively reviews OASIS assessments to ensure appropriateness, completeness and compliance with federal and state regulations and organization policy.Ensures appropriate ICD-10 coding and sequencing as it relates to the patient’s medical condition, including any co-morbidity.Develop interventions to impact quality scoresParticipates in delegated groups and providers on improving quality scoresReviews corporate indicators data and other comparative data.Promotes performance improvement plans that are consistent with cultural diversity, healthcare literacy issues and language.Performs clinical record audits and provides educational feedback to staff.Facilitates the use of evidence-based guidelines, criteria, and other clinical tools to reduce variation in clinical practice and to optimize clinical outcomes.Assists agency meeting all requirements, ensuring compliance in all applicable settings, and managing reliable processes for timely and accurate submissions of required data to the proper payors and regulatory bodies.</div></div></div> <h3>Qualifications</h3> Associate of Science Degree-requiredBachelor’s degree in nursing, PT, OT, SLP, MSW, Health Administration, Management, or related discipline-preferred Experience3 years of certified home health experience requiredValue Based Purchasing, PDGM, CAHPS-preferredLicensure, Certification, RegistrationCT Licensure in field of specialtyLicensure, Certification, Registration• Experience in providing data analysis and statistical processes in quality reporting• Ability to design and develop performance measures• Experience in providing education• Experience in facilitation of PI teams using quality improvement methodology• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing• Ability and willingness to travel to branches (regions) as needed• Travel within the Unites States may be necessary• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Adherence to Hartford Healthcare Leadership Behaviors and Core ValuesWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.

Hartford HealthCare at Home

Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Coordinator (RN, Registered Nurse, QA, PI) - HomeCare

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Customer Satisfaction

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Federal Laws and Regulations

Healthcare

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Healthcare Quality

ICD-10

Infection Control

Leadership

Literacy

Maintain Compliance

Medical Coding

Medical Conditions

Medical Records

Nursing

Organizational Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Patient Safety

Performance Management

Performance Metrics

Performance Reviews

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Process Improvement

Process Management

Purchasing/Procurement

Quality Assurance

Quality Management

Registered Nurse (RN)

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

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Assists In Maintaining Continuous Follow-Up And Documentation On All Abnormal Breast Imaging Exams For 1 Year Of Original Exam Date I.E Birads 3,4,5, Ou, Om, Omri As Per Medical Audit Requirments. 2-4 Years Mammography, Qc/Qa Experience, Charge Experience Recommended, ARRT Requirements Of 200 Clinical Breast Exams, 10 Interventional Breast Procedures.

Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under General Supervision Of Manager The Incumbent Assists With The Facilitation Of Daily Operations And The Creation Of Process Innovations And Improvements. Supports Manager, Staff And Radiologist. Assist In The Maintenance Of The Tracking, Monitoring And Goals And Objectives For The Mammography Quality Control, Quality Assurance Program, Medical Tracking And Auditing As Set Forth Per The Fda, Mqsa (Mammography Quality Standards Act), Acr (American College Of Radiology) And Hospital Regulations. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities:
<ul style="list-style:none"><li>1. Performs All Functions As Staff Qc Mammographer, Interventional Mammographer. And Breast Specialist.</li><li>2. Assists Manager In Being A Resource For Technical And Secretarial Staff. Assists Manager With Breast Imaging Staff Scheduling (Technologists And Secretarial Staff). Is Charge Person During Manager Absences.</li><li>3. Is A Facilitator And Coordinator Of Patient Flow In The Mammography Suite, Stereotactic Room And Breast Ultrasound Room</li><li>4. Research & Resolve Issues For & From Doctor's Offices, Radiologists, Transcription And Billing</li><li>5. Assists Secretarial Staff In The Daily Research & Resolve Exams Still In Order Status And Unread Status. Monitors Pacs For Callbacks, Unread Exams, And Hanging Protocols. Perform Weekly Audit On All Un-Read Mammography & Perform Or Delegate To Secretarial Staff A Physical Search.</li><li>6. Assists In Maintaining Continuous Follow-Up And Documentation On All Abnormal Breast Imaging Exams For 1 Year Of Original Exam Date I.E Birads 3,4,5, Ou, Om, Omri As Per Medical Audit Requirments</li><li>7. Develop Process For Management And Mailing Patient Letters As Per The Fda Requirements</li><li>8. Oversees The Mailing / Fax Correspondence As Pertaining To Unresolved Cases To Physicians</li><li>9. Provide Physician Referral Report Every Month</li><li>10. Maintain Interventional Breast Biopsy Database With Interpretation Of Pathology</li><li>11. Assist In Collection Of Statistical Data For Statistical Analysis, And Presentation</li><li>12. Monitors Mammographer And Radiologist Callback Rates And Informs Manager When Corrective Action Is Needed. Oversees, Coordinates And Keeps Manager Informed Of Qc/Qa At Each Of The Sites</li><li>13. Maintains Daily Communication With Manager And Provides Outcomes To Manager On Monthly Basis</li><li>14. Assists Manager In Working Closely With Pacs Administrator For Resolution Of Issues</li><li>15. Work Directly With Pacs Assistants On Process Creation, Training And Implementation.</li><li>16. Discuss And Oversee Need For Callback Appointments With Patients With Clinical Knowledge And Explanation</li><li>17. Oversees The Booking Of Emergency Add-On Patients I.E. Mammography/Breast U/S Combo Appointments</li><li>18. Monitor Ris Schedule To Reflect Operational Needs I.E. Holiday, Maintenance, Annual Physicist Visit</li><li>19. Provide Assistance In The Development In Goals And Objectives In The Qc/Qa Program</li><li>20. Oversee Implementation Of Qa/Qc Policies And Procedures</li><li>21. Provide Trouble Shooting Assistance To Staff With Quality Control Issues</li><li>22. Bring Quality Concerns To Manager And Present At Staff Meeting. Participate In Staff Meeting.</li><li>23. Assist In Mqsa/Fda Inspections At All Sites</li><li>24. Assist In Maintaining Acr Re-Accreditation All Sites And Stereotactic.</li><li>25. Assist In Implementation And Maintenance Of Acr Breast Ultrasound Accreditation Per Hospital Goal To Maintain ?Breast Imaging Center Of Excellence?</li><li>26. Assist In Maintaining Preventative Maintenance Schedule And Oversee Physicist?S Annual Mqsa Assessments At Each Site</li><li>27. Keep Up To Date With Medicare Guidelines And Coding Issues</li><li>28. Assist In Maintenance Of Full Field Digital Program As Per Msqa Standards</li><li>29. Ensure And Monitor Federal And Hospital Quality Standards</li><li>30. Work Directly With ?Cbccedp? Program</li><li>31. Assist In Selection And Maintenance Of Mammography Reporting System In Accordance With Mqsa Requirements</li><li>32. Participate In Outreach Programs And Breast Task Force Team With Manager</li><li>33. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.</li><li>34. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.</li><li>35. Ultrasound Specific</li><li>36. Perform Breast Ultrasound Exams Ordered By Physician, Under The Supervisor Of The Radiologist</li><li>37. Assist Radiologist Or Clinicians During Imaging And Interventional Procedures</li><li>38. Must Be Competent In Breast Sonography And Mammogram Correlation</li><li>39. Aid In Procuring, Ordering, Storing, And Maintaining Equipment And Supplies</li><li>40. Responsible For The Well Being Of Patients While They Are In The Breast Room. Provide Reassurance And Comfort As Required</li><li>41. Facilitate Patient Flow</li><li>42. Responsible For Cleanliness And Neatness Of Breast Room</li><li>43. Aids In Administrative Detail Of This Section. I.E. Scheduling Pm?S, Quality Control, Network Issues, Equipment Safety</li><li>44. Participates In Training Co-Workers/Students</li><li>45. Prepares And Maintains Accurate Records As Directed To Ensure Correct, Appropriate And Timely Patient Information In Accordance With Acr Guidelines.</li><li>46. Utilize Critical Thinking Skills In All Situations I.E. Troubleshooting, Equipment, Network Failure Etc?</li><li>47. Maintain Continuing Education For Breast Sonography</li></ul>

Qualifications:
EDUCATION 2-4 Yr ARRT Approved School ARRT (R)(M)(Bs) Required, Formal Breast Ultrasound Education EXPERIENCE 2-4 Years Mammography, Qc/Qa Experience, Charge Experience Recommended, ARRT Requirements Of 200 Clinical Breast Exams, 10 Interventional Breast Procedures LICENSURE Must Maintain Mammography And ,Bs Credentials Under Mqsa. Arrt, State Of Connecticut Licensure. BLS Required. ARRT (Bs) Advanced Cert or ARDMS Breast Certification required within 18 months of hire.  SPECIAL SKILLS Strong Interpersonal, Communication, And Organizational Skills

Yale New Haven Health

Breast Specialist

Billing

Corrective Action

Customer Support/Service

Data Collection

Documentation

Equipment Maintenance/Repair

Equipment Safety

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

FDA Requirements

Groundskeeping

Hospital

Identify Issues

Interpersonal Skills

Mail Processing

Mammography

Medical Office

Medicare

Network System Hardware

Operations

Pathology

Physics

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

Preventative Maintenance

Problem Solving Skills

Process Development

Quality Control

Quality Metrics

Radiology

Record Keeping

Resource Utilization

Set Goals

Site Evaluation

Systems Maintenance

Team Player

Testing

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