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)
Under minimal direction, the Clinical Risk Specialist (CRS) supports the effective surveillance, analysis, and prevention of events which may injure patients, lead to malpractice claims, and cause loss to the health care system. The CRS collaborates with multidisciplinary health care teams to promote high reliability principles, reduce and prevent adverse medical outcomes, minimize the risk of injury to patients, staff and visitors, and control any associated liability. The CRS will be involved in sentinel event investigations, safety event investigation and trend analysis, risk management program development, educational in- services and process improvement projects.
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