System Safety Officer

Christianacare Health Systems • Christiana, PA

286d

About The Position

ChristianaCare is looking for a limited full-time System Safety Officer to maintain continuous readiness of the organization through compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) Environment of Care (EC) and Life Safety (LS) chapters with the overall mission of providing a safe and healthful environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcement of the Environment of Care (EOC) program in accordance with Federal, State, Joint Commission, and local standards and regulations. This position provides leadership to managers and caregivers at all hospital and licensed outpatient locations as the dedicated Safety Officer, and is responsible for EOC compliance within Safety Management, Security Management, Fire & Life Safety, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, Medical Equipment Management, and Utilities Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Continuing education in Joint Commission Standards, including Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management Chapters.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a healthcare environment.
• Participation in at least two Joint Commission surveys.
• Preferred experience will include emphasis on Joint Commission EC and LS standards (Safety and Security, Utilities, Fire and Life Safety, Hazardous Materials, and Medical Equipment Management) and the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and the Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ChristianaCare programs required to comply with Joint Commission Environment of Care and Life Safety Standards.
• Identify conditions that pose an immediate threat of danger to all occupants or damage to the equipment or buildings and develops strategies for corrective action or resolution.
• Coordinate the on-going, organization-wide, collection of information, to evaluate and identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvement, relative to Joint Commission EC and LS standards.
• Maintain EOC records that are required by various authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in Joint Commission consultant surveys.
• Provide guidance for Joint Commission Standards and the Life Safety Code as they relate to the Environment of Care.
• Maintain Joint Commission ED and LS regulatory documents, including Management Plans, Annual Evaluations, Performance Improvement initiatives, and Risk Assessments.
• Analyze and evaluate data for trends and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the safety rounds surveillance program for ChristianaCare Healthcare and Ambulatory occupancies, which includes schedule coordination, participation, and follow up analysis of identified risks.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the safety activities of the Middletown ED, Newark, Wilmington, and Cecil campuses, and all licensed outpatient locations.
• Perform periodic audits of the EC and LS Joint Commission programs and documentation in conjunction with subject matter experts, recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with development of caregiver education with regards to the Environment of Care and Life Safety.
• Chairs the Environment of Care Committee and is responsible for reporting on the safety rounds surveillance program and audit results.
• Participates on the Emergency Management Committee, Infection Prevention Committee, and other committees as assigned.
• Works with department directors, managers and supervisors in the establishment and administration of programs necessary to provide a safe and healthful workplace and ensure compliance with Joint Commission Standards.
• Review pertinent legislation, regulations, and standards to ensure Christiana Care's compliance with new directives and analyzes probable effects of legislation and regulatory changes on Christiana Care operations.
• Participate in the Environment of Care and Life Safety survey with the Joint Commission.
• Communicate with staff as appropriate through staff meetings, oral communications, and written communications.
• Support a safe work environment and safe behaviors by departmental staff.
• Maintain current qualifications through continuing education.
• Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; responds in a timely manner to unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Collaborative and team focused environment
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
• 403(b)
• Generous paid time off
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree