Sentinel Event Team Member

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

As one of two individuals in the Sentinel Event program, you will be responsible for ensuring that healthcare facilities (ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis centers, and hospitals) covered by the Sentinel Event statute and rule are in compliance with all regulatory requirements for the mandatory reporting of sentinel events. The following are essential duties of this position:

Requirements

• An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in healthcare

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse
• Experience working with healthcare providers, either directly or in a consulting role
• Experience reporting Sentinel Events and knowledge of Sentinel Event rule
• Experience in healthcare safety, risk management and/or quality improvement
• Experience reviewing and abstracting information from medical records
• Analytical skills/abilities in order to determine if case submissions meet criteria for full review
• Critical thinking skills including ability to objectively analyze and interpret information
• Experience conducting or reviewing root cause analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently
• Technical writing experience and basic computer skills

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze information to determine if adverse events comply with the sentinel event criteria
• Provide technical assistance to ensure that facilities understand the Sentinel Event program requirements
• Review medical records to gain information necessary to assess causal factors leading to the adverse event
• Assess root cause analyses submitted by healthcare facilities to ensure that they meet the thorough and credible requirements of statute and rule
• Input data into the Sentinel Event database, maintain case log sheets and close cases once all requirements have been met
• Research topics related to patient safety, and assist in developing material for the quarterly sentinel event newsletter
• Be responsible for analyzing aggregated data for the annual sentinel event report
• Conduct on-site reviews to determine if healthcare facilities are in compliance with sentinel event regulatory requirements
• Make formal presentations related to sentinel events and patient safety topics
• Coordinate education sessions to promote patient safety topics
• Assist Sentinel Event Program Manager in reviewing and revising sentinel event statute, rules, policies
• Develop and maintain collegial relationships with reporting facilities while enforcing the SE rule
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding records, facilities, and reporting of sentinel events

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed