Regional Director Quality Management
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionSummary: Strategic oversight of all clinical leaders
in the Regional Group ensuring deployment of organizational
strategy. The Regional Director of Quality Assurance is responsible
for ensuring that patient care is delivered within the framework of
evidence-based practice throughout the health system continuum and
for understanding existing and emerging requirements in healthcare
quality, safety, service/experience and operational improvements.
The Regional Group is defined as CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
Hospital Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Jacksonville & CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Hospital outpatient
settings. The Regional Director of Quality management is
responsible for researching and recommending the annual quality
management objectives. Facilitates medical staff and other
committee meetings that are conducting quality and peer review
activities. Directs the daily activities of the Quality Management
Department and its staff responsible for the region. The Quality
Management Department consists of quality, infection prevention,
regulatory, risk management and patient safety. Designs the
measurement techniques, audits and data reports which evaluate the
attainment of the quality objectives of the hospital, region, and
system. Educates the hospital and medical staff on matters related
to quality. The Regional Director of Quality Management oversees
and coordinates the process of regulatory accreditation including
preparing and monitoring the hospital staff for a constant state of
readiness, compliance with standards, and promoting a culture of
safety. In collaboration with CHRISTUS Health & CHRISTUS Hospital
Senior leaders, facility leaders & physicians, he/she collaborates
with other leaders to develop the strategic direction for the
overall delivery of high quality patient care across the continuum
of health care service specifically related to improving
organizational performance. This position is responsible for the
design, implementation, tracking, and reporting of clinical quality
of care and patient safety efforts in alignment with the corporate
strategies for performance improvement. ---Provides expertise in
quality management for inpatient and hospital outpatient department
delivery settings. - ---Works collaboratively with Chief Medical
Officer and Chief Nursing Officer on quality management
initiatives. - ---Provides leadership and expertise for integrating
CHRISTUS multidisciplinary activities into quality management
processes that include utilization of national benchmarks, internal
goals and local targets. - ---Works collaboratively in a team
environment to promote patient quality of care and safety. -
---Oversees continual compliance readiness with regional leadership
in providing Joint Commission and other accrediting or licensing
body reviews and education. - ---Provides oversight for the
facilitation of the Quality Council, Infection Control Council, and
the Patient Safety Council. - ---Leads the Quality Management
Committee for areas oversight Requirements: ---Bachelor's degree in
Health Care Administration, Nursing or a relevant clinical
discipline with evidence of additional training in Quality
required. BSN preferred.---Master's degree in Nursing or other
healthcare related profession strongly preferred. ---Language
Ability: Excellent communication skills. Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and policy and procedure manuals. Ability
to effectively present information to Associates, Executive
Leadership, Committees and the Board. ---Reasoning Ability: Ability
to use critical thinking skills to solve problems. - ---Computer
Skills: Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, and the Internet. - ---Current Certified Professional
in Health Care Quality (CPHQ) required ---Current Texas license in
a relevant clinical discipline is required. Certifications:
--- CPHQ- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
(required)
--- CJCP- Certified Joint Commission Professional
--- CPPS- Certified Patient Safety Professional
--- CIC- Certified in Infection Prevention and Control
Experience:
--- 10 + years in Healthcare quality leadership
--- Must have strong communication, team building skills
--- Ability to build and transform quality culture in a complex
healthcare organization
--- Strong knowledge and experience in quality, regulatory, patient
safety, HRO principles, infection prevention, and change management
Work Type: - Full Time
Keywords: Christus Health, Tyler , Regional Director Quality Management, Executive , Tyler, Texas
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