SHS-WATER SAFETY SPECIALIST

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

11d

About The Position

General Purpose of Job: Uses professional expertise to identify and mitigate Environment of Care risks to Team Members, Patients, and Visitors. Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team Members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. Perform work throughout the UMH Region Enforce compliance with UMH Regional Safety policies, accreditation Performance Standards, MIOSHA/OSHA standards and other regulatory standards/agencies, as applicable. Develop the Regional/Enterprise Water Management Program including inpatient setting and ambulatory care centers Review reports from consultants Manage consultation agreements Report at IP and Safety committee meetings Make recommendation for remediation of issues identified Co-lead the water management program including Monthly Water Management Team Meeting(s) Lead Water Management Plan for all regional locations Perform/oversee Water Sampling at intervals determined by Water Management Plan - Including but not limited to: Legionella Cultures, Chlorine Testing, Temperature Testing Provide input and expertise to the Annual Water Management Plan/Risk Assessment Ensure compliance with design guidelines with regard to best practices related to aerators, sink design, Ice Machines, filters, etc. Make recommendation for remediation of issues identified Assist with investigations related to incidences of potential waterborne illnesses Recommend educational needs resulting from inspections. Assist with delivery of educational programming to Team Members. Assist in investigating safety related incidents. Accept and perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Safety Director. Follow established HIPPA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information. Update Safety Polices Update SDS database

Requirements

Professions requiring licensure in the State of Michigan must have and maintain current licensure.
Valid drivers license.
See Education.
Three to five years of experience in Environmental Health in healthcare setting - preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Biology, or relevant field and a minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Familiar with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188 and other water quality regulations
Working knowledge of relevant MIOSHA standards
Some expertise or training in water quality and water health and safety is required and expertise with plumbing systems is preferred.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to take direction and complete projects on time with limited direction
Behavior consistent with UMH values of excellence, service, people, responsibility, innovations and teamwork.
Ability to communicate effectively with associates at all levels within the organization.
Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Demonstrated experience using a variety of software applications
Demonstrated experience problem solving
Excellent communication and presentation skills and strong analytical capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to influence change, manage projects, work independently and with groups, efficiently able to meet deadlines, capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously, and highly self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Perform work throughout the UMH Region
Enforce compliance with UMH Regional Safety policies, accreditation Performance Standards, MIOSHA/OSHA standards and other regulatory standards/agencies, as applicable.
Develop the Regional/Enterprise Water Management Program including inpatient setting and ambulatory care centers
Review reports from consultants
Manage consultation agreements
Report at IP and Safety committee meetings
Make recommendation for remediation of issues identified
Co-lead the water management program including Monthly Water Management Team Meeting(s)
Lead Water Management Plan for all regional locations
Perform/oversee Water Sampling at intervals determined by Water Management Plan - Including but not limited to: Legionella Cultures, Chlorine Testing, Temperature Testing
Provide input and expertise to the Annual Water Management Plan/Risk Assessment
Ensure compliance with design guidelines with regard to best practices related to aerators, sink design, Ice Machines, filters, etc. Make recommendation for remediation of issues identified
Assist with investigations related to incidences of potential waterborne illnesses
Recommend educational needs resulting from inspections.
Assist with delivery of educational programming to Team Members.
Assist in investigating safety related incidents.
Accept and perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Safety Director.
Follow established HIPPA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
Update Safety Polices
Update SDS database