Environment of Care/Security Manager

Tahoe Forest Health System•Truckee, CA

About The Position

The Environment of Care/Security Manager manages and implements Environment of Care (EOC) regulations and compliance throughout the Health System. The role maintains required records and information for hazardous materials, utilities management, fire/life safety, medical equipment, emergency management, safety, and security. It also oversees the day-to-day physical and personal security and safety measures for patients, staff, and visitors. The manager participates on the Security Sub-Committee and chairs the Emergency Management Sub-Committee. The position oversees regulatory readiness, committee documentation, EOC policies and procedures, contracted regulatory services, emergency preparedness activities, and security operations. It coordinates workplace violence prevention, emergency exercises and training, emergency supplies and grant reimbursement, and collaboration with local, county, state, and other emergency management partners. The role provides leadership during emergency situations and supervises Security Officers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or at least 3 years of relevant experience.
International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officer upon hire.
Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) training.
Knowledge of NFPA, the Life Safety Code, ACHC, and OSHA.
Healthcare accreditation survey experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Ensure all departments and facilities comply with requirements concerning the physical environment, life safety, security, and emergency management under ACHC, CMS, CDPH, and applicable accreditation regulations.
Prepare and maintain regulatory documents for survey readiness and presentation to local, county, state, and federal inspectors or surveyors.
Participate in life safety, physical environment, and emergency management surveys, and develop and implement plans of correction in a timely manner.
Develop and maintain agendas for the EOC Committee and Security Sub-Committee meetings.
Produce EOC minutes and the annual EOC report for the Board of Directors.
Develop and maintain EOC policies and procedures.
Develop EOC-related articles for the monthly employee newsletter, Pacesetter.
Implement alternate life safety assessments and implement or track any required measures.
Schedule regulatory contracted services and corrective services when issues are identified.
Coordinate the Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) and participate in security assessments, training, and hazard corrections as needed.
Chair the monthly Emergency Management Sub-Committee.
Manage Health System emergency exercises, collect documentation from exercises and real events, and develop after-action reports.
Manage emergency management training sessions, including Hospital Incident Command System, Hazmat, and Ham Radio certifications.
Determine, budget, and replenish emergency supplies, and coordinate with Nevada County for annual reimbursement of qualifying supplies through HPP Grant funds.
Lead coordination between the District and local, county, and state emergency management partners.
Respond to emergency situations throughout the Health System and provide leadership in processes and response.
Provide direction for the day-to-day operation of Security Officers.
Assist in training security officers contracted to the Health System.
Lead planning, policy development, implementation, and documentation of Health System security policies and procedures.
Evaluate, budget, implement, and manage Health System security features, including cameras, silent and intrusion alarms, and access security.
Assist in planning, policy development, implementation, and documentation for evacuation and shelter-in-place operations.
Investigate and manage disruptive workplace violence incidents; interface with law enforcement and state agencies when required; evaluate staff response; and manage staff training.
Demonstrate System Values in performance and behavior.
Comply with System policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; administering scheduling systems; communicating expectations; reviewing employee contributions; and enforcing policies and procedures.