Patient Safety Manager manages a staff responsible for developing and implementing patient safety programs. Supervises the investigation of errors and then plans for resolution of all safety related incidents, including those involving employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the hospital's buildings and equipment. Being a Patient Safety Manager maintains records of patient-related errors and evaluates this information in order to identify the cause of the error. Collects, reviews, and analyzes information from the facility's safety programs to identify corrective action and programs as necessary. Additionally, Patient Safety Manager recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Designs and presents training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Patient Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This role reports to the AVP Clinical Services and is responsible for clinical quality and risk management activities which include identifying, examining, and responding to quality/risk-related issues, requests for discovery, and complaints; managing quality- and risk-related investigations to promote safe patient care and, staff safety. Collaborating on complaints/concerns identified through Hotline reports, Guest Relations and/or Legal that have clinical quality and risk management implications; monitoring organizational event reporting with primary focus on incidents involving harm or potential liability and identify opportunities for improvement; managing and analyzing risk management information; proposing, recommending and implementing solutions and resolutions to quality and risk-related issues and events; following up on the implementation and impact of proposed solutions and resolutions; having a general knowledge of organizational insurance programs and resources and managing claims against the organization; interfacing with legal defense counsel and claims teams. Participate in multidisciplinary teams, standing work groups, councils, and committees to evaluate and improve organizational risk including quality patient care.
The Manager, Quality & Patient Safety - provides or assists in quality and risk management training/educational programs; identifies experts and topics that promote management of clinical quality outcomes; complies with quality and risk management standards for purposes of accreditation and regulatory compliance with the objective of promoting and enhancing patient and employee safety, quality care, and minimizing losses to protect the assets of the organization.
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Physical Demands: Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities.
Travel: Less than 25% shipboard travel likely
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
The range for this role’s base salary is $95,000 - $115,000. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.
At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
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