Patient Safety Specialist assists in the development and implementation of patient safety programs. Gathers data detailing patient-related errors and conducts analysis for management detailing the cause of the error. Being a Patient Safety Specialist recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Gives presentations and training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Additionally, Patient Safety Specialist tests patient-safety knowledge of employees and recommends changes to training programs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Patient Safety Specialist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Patient Safety Specialist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Credence Management Solutions, LLC, is seeking a Patient Safety Specialist (PSS) to assist and advise the Government with the establishment and operation of the Navy Medicine Patient Safety Program (PSP) at the MTF level and work closely with Military Treatment Facility (MTF) leadership to foster and promote a data-driven culture of safety.The Patient Safety Specialist will identify, recommend, and aid in the implementation of process improvements that facilitate safer care. They will collaborate closely with the Quality Manager (QM) and Risk Manager (RM). The Patient Safety Specialist will be responsible for the coordination of Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), Proactive Risk Assessments (PRAs), and other patient-safety initiatives brought about by the event reporting and proactive risk assessment functions.
This position is based at the Naval Health Clinic New England, Newport, Rhode Island.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below, as outlined in the contract statement of work:
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