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Baptist Health - Central Alabama ยท 1 week ago

System Director, Safety & Emergency Management

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services. The System Director, Safety & Emergency Management is responsible for all aspects of the Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs, ensuring compliance with various standards and regulations while promoting a positive safety culture.

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Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the Safety and Environment of Care Program to ensure compliance with CMS, TJC, ADA, FDA, OSHA, DOT, NFPA and other standards and regulations as appropriate
Serve as the System Safety Officer for the Baptist Health System, intervening whenever conditions pose immediate threat to life and property
Be responsible for all compliance activities for accreditation purposes related to Environment of Care (EC), Emergency Management (EM), and other regulatory agencies as appropriate
Assess, monitor, and direct education and training activities to ensure regulatory requirements
Monitor and report regulatory standard changes to leadership and others as appropriate
Direct policy reviews and development as required
Coordinate development and preparation of management plans, annual reviews, and related documentation and submit to the various committee and boards for approval

Qualification

Certified Healthcare Safety ProfessionalCertified Safety ProfessionalCertified Industrial HygienistOccupational HealthSafetyEnvironmental ScienceRisk AssessmentTraining DevelopmentCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field required
Minimum 5 years of safety experience preferred
Promote a positive safety culture by fostering open communication, encouraging employee involvement and recognizing achievements in health and safety
Provide strategic leadership and direction in all matters related to environmental, health and safety
Develop and implement effective health and safety policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards
Conduct thorough risk assessments and inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures
Investigate accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases to determine their root cause and develop preventive measures
Establish and deliver comprehensive training programs on health and safety topics, ensuring employees are knowledgeable about relevant laws, regulations, and safe work practices
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety programs, implementing action items for continuous improvement
Must be able to communicate effectively to all levels of hospital leadership and with regulatory agency representatives as appropriate

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
Minimum 5 years of safety experience preferred

Company

Baptist Health - Central Alabama

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Baptist Health is the largest health care system in Central Alabama and a proud affiliate of the UAB Health System.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Clyde Williams
Chief Information Officer
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Glenda Russell
Sr. Executive Assistant to the President/CEO
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