Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes. Being a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital. Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management. Additionally, Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
DUTIES |
Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and activities that support Agency's objectives in delivering quality client care services. |
RESPONSIBILITIES |
1. Perform SOCs, Recertifications, and conducts Supervisory visits |
2. Makes home visits regularly to render care to patients in their homes, to assess the condition and use of equipment and supplies, and to receive reports of the patient/family satisfaction with care |
6. Assists in the implementation of approved recommendations and assessing the Agency’s success in correcting clinical record deficiencies |
7. Regularly participates in case conference activities and assures through attendance and record reviews that conferences are conducted and documented in accordance with Agency policy |
8. Reviews all reports of complaints, errors, incidents, and grievances to ensure that they are fully documented and properly handled in the time-frame and manner specified by the Agency’s policy |
9. Coordinates a program for risk management which encompasses written guidelines and provides for supervision of workers on cases with risk factors, such as: contagious disease, infections, AIDs, hepatitis, high tech therapies, high tech equipment and supplies, and other situations in which the patient or worker is at risk |
10. Assists the Agency in evaluating and resolving employee complaints, grievances and turnover issues. |
11. Performs other tasks as assigned. |
12. Assures the confidentiality of clinical records |
13. Promotes and maintains an environment that is compliant with Federal, state and local regulatory agencies |
14. Participates in development and implementation of a staff educational program for documentation and Quality Improvement |
15. Works with administrative and supervisory personnel regarding home care visits to assure high quality and proper follow-up patient care with regard to patient needs |
16. Consults with physicians when necessary to ensure and maintain safe, efficient and quality patient care |
17. Performs chart audits and assists with case conferences |
18. Participates with other health, civic, education and professional groups |
19. Keeps current on local area issues and works with organizations that work to improve the health and welfare of the community |
JOB CONDITIONS |
1. Position is stressful in terms of meeting deadlines. |
2. It requires minimal lifting of office records and printouts. |
3. It is a combination of Office and Field work, which may involve sitting, standing, stooping and walking, as well as an inordinate amount of telephone communication. |
4. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing is required |
EQUIPMENT OPERATION |
Utilization of Computer, calculator, multi-line telephone, copy machine, basic medical equipment |
COMPANY INFORMATION |
Has access to all client medical records, personnel records and client financial accounts which may be discussed with the Executive Director, Director of Finance, Employee Relations and Quality Assurance department staff, as well as outside government agencies |
QUALIFICATIONS |
1. Must be a Registered Nurse |
2. Must be adept at preparing patient charts |
3. Must have experience in developing, implementing and evaluating continuous quality improvement programs and activities |
4. Must have the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and a positive attitude and maintain enthusiasm and commitment with respect to goal achievement |
5. Must have a criminal background check |
Clear All
0 Quality Improvement Director - Healthcare jobs found in Toledo, OH area