Senior Patient Safety and Risk Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Patient Safety and Risk Specialist leads efforts to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks to patient safety and promotes continuous improvement in patient care quality. This role advances patient safety initiatives within the hospital's quality management framework. Patient care is not required. The position is based at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a hybrid work arrangement at 1620 Tremont Street. It is a regular, 40-hour-per-week role on the day shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field required; experience cannot substitute for a degree.
Three to five years of experience in patient safety, risk management, or a related field within a healthcare setting.
In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, root cause analysis, and quality improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field preferred.
Clinical experience or a JD strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee the hospital's patient safety program in alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities to improve patient safety processes and develop evidence-based interventions to address risks.
Guide and support departmental leaders and frontline staff in implementing patient safety initiatives and fostering a culture of safety.
Oversee the hospital's event reporting system, ensuring timely and accurate capture of patient safety events, near misses, and adverse outcomes.
Conduct root cause analyses and investigations of patient safety events to identify underlying causes and contributing factors.
Develop and deliver educational programs and training to improve staff awareness and understanding of patient safety principles and practices.
Collaborate with quality management teams to develop and implement strategies for improving patient safety metrics and achieving organizational quality goals.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards concerning patient safety, incident reporting, and adverse event management.