QAPI Coordinator- Altoona

Senior LIFE•Altoona, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Currently seeking Altoona, PA based QAPI to fill a full time, permanent, position at Senior LIFE. The ideal candidate will have healthcare quality assurance and process improvement experience, as well as a Bachelor's Degree. Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community based Medicare and Medicaid funded program which provides all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Senior LIFE makes it possible for seniors to remain at home, enjoying the comfort and reassurance of familiar surroundings while receiving the care they need. Senior LIFE staff live the mission of the program. Our team is committed to partnering with our seniors to remain at home through promoting open communication and shared decision making while providing excellent care and services. This role requires a high level strategic thinker, able to quickly and effectively assess and analyze a situation, and successfully communicate appropriate next steps.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. Degree in a health related field required
2 years experience in healthcare, quality improvement experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Active RN or LPN License preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing the quality improvement program for Senior LIFE
Creating and rolling out an annual review and update of the center’s quality improvement plan
Identifying and integrating quality indicators ;implementing tracking and review of best practices center-wide
Monitoring the open action/complaints hotline weekly, plus analyzing high level incident reports, infection control log and survey deficiencies to identify areas of improvement
Managing all data and providing comprehensive analytics and reporting, as needed
Educating and training staff on all aspects of quality improvement
Monitoring all new and existing initiatives, providing comprehensive analyses and improvement ideas and integrating those concepts in the short- and long-term
Conducting monthly facility orientations and provider network audits
Providing comprehensive assessments and QI recommendations to the Senior LIFE board of directors annually
Significant alignment with external governing bodies, including work with national quality management agencies and initiatives along with DPW
Service as the chairperson of the QA-PI committee and sit on the Senior LIFE Fraud, Waste and Abuse Compliance Committee.