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)
Reports to:
Site Project Manager
(In matters requiring technical support the Site Safety Manager has direct report to appropriate Corporate Safety representative)
Supervises:
Directly supervises Site Safety Technician and personnel assigned to site safety duties.
(Site Safety Manager is empowered to manage and enforce site safety, health and environmental efforts regarding all site personnel)
Educational Requirements of position:
Minimum:
Preferred:
Technical Requirements of position:
Essential Function of the position
Relationship Management
Corporate Culture/Evolution
Mental Effort
Considerable mental effort and comprehension. Must be able to make sound decisions quickly. Must be able to have sustained concentration with frequent interruptions.
Physical Effort
Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, ascending and descending work areas, seeing and communicating effectively.
Working Conditions
Construction project site.
Potential advancement position:
Regional Safety Manager
Requirements for Advancement:
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