Patient Safety Manager manages a staff responsible for developing and implementing patient safety programs. Supervises the investigation of errors and then plans for resolution of all safety related incidents, including those involving employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the hospital's buildings and equipment. Being a Patient Safety Manager maintains records of patient-related errors and evaluates this information in order to identify the cause of the error. Collects, reviews, and analyzes information from the facility's safety programs to identify corrective action and programs as necessary. Additionally, Patient Safety Manager recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Designs and presents training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Patient Safety Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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What is Expected
1)Help keep patients safe who are not always able to make safe decisions for themselves due to psychiatric or medical conditions.
2)Assist patients with basic bathing, toileting, and eating activities.
3)Opportunity to care for patients in a wide variety of inpatient environments.
4)Opportunity to care for patients in a virtual/telehealth model.
Summary
The Patient Safety Assistant is a Paraprofessional member of the patient care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Patient Safety Assistant is responsible for providing supervision, providing continuous monitoring of the patient to ensure the patient's safety, and reporting any abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent with GED; OR a currently enrolled high school student age >/= 17 years of age and enrolled in a high school health care related intern program. Must complete hospital general orientation and Patient Safety Assistant specific orientation.
Licensure Certification
Must be CPR certified.
Other Qualifications
Health Care experience is preferred, but not required.
Must be able to walk while pushing wheelchair/cart/bed. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds.
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