System Director Ambulatory Patient Safety
About The Position
The System Director of Ambulatory Patient Safety is responsible for directing and implementing the patient safety program in the ambulatory setting that enhances High Reliability and includes improving a culture of safety that is based on a Just Culture, measures to reduce precursor events, serious safety events, and increase good catches in the ambulatory space, along with developing, maintaining and sustaining a culture of reliability through safety sciences and evidence based practice. Implement a comprehensive national patient safety program that includes a culture of safety, just culture, and high reliability principles in the ambulatory setting. Lead and improve Culture of Safety through internal efforts and in alignment with national standards. Partner with ambulatory clinical leaders to identify and prioritize patient safety risks, and develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks. Conduct safety assessments and audits, both internal and external in collaboration with CommonSpirit’s contracted vendor to evaluate the effectiveness of patient safety practices and make recommendations for improvement. Provide education, training, and lead national initiatives for patient safety principles, including just culture, shared learnings, and high reliability in the ambulatory setting. Identify academic and industry trends to implement new safety science initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelors Of Science or Equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of patient safety experience
- Minimum of 5 years leadership experience
- One of the following Licenses is required: Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
Nice To Haves
- Masters Degree
Responsibilities
- Directing and implementing the patient safety program in the ambulatory setting
- Enhancing High Reliability
- Improving a culture of safety that is based on a Just Culture
- Developing, maintaining and sustaining a culture of reliability through safety sciences and evidence based practice
- Implementing a comprehensive national patient safety program that includes a culture of safety, just culture, and high reliability principles in the ambulatory setting
- Leading and improving Culture of Safety through internal efforts and in alignment with national standards
- Partnering with ambulatory clinical leaders to identify and prioritize patient safety risks, and develop policies and procedures to mitigate risks
- Conducting safety assessments and audits, both internal and external in collaboration with CommonSpirit’s contracted vendor to evaluate the effectiveness of patient safety practices and make recommendations for improvement
- Providing education, training, and lead national initiatives for patient safety principles, including just culture, shared learnings, and high reliability in the ambulatory setting
- Identifying academic and industry trends to implement new safety science initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
