Driscoll Children's Hospital · 1 day ago
Quality Coordinator
Corpus Christi, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDriscoll Children's Hospital is committed to compassion and innovation in healthcare. The Quality Coordinator works collaboratively with department leadership, physicians, and staff to enhance the quality of patient care through continuous improvement of quality processes and standards.
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Responsibilities
Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines
Manages the coordination of the quality program of the assigned department(s)
Conducts routine audits to ensure goals are met and action plans are maintained for quality improvement initiatives
Evaluates and monitors outcomes and processes to improve the quality of care in the assigned departments, including hospital-acquired conditions and adherence to prevention bundles
Participates in investigations of potential safety events including review of clinical documentation and interviews with involved staff
Collaborates with department leadership, physicians and staff to identify performance improvement opportunities aligned with system goals and strategic objectives
Facilitates creation of action plans to address metrics above or below benchmark, adverse events, safety events, and/or any quality improvement initiatives
Uses quality improvement science to facilitate multidisciplinary teams to achieve performance improvement goals and mentors team members on use of improvement methodologies
In collaboration with administrative and physician leaders, facilitates Quality meetings, including the development of agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, and additional resources needed. Maintains records for all performance improvement activities
Shares quality data and improvement projects with leadership and stakeholders in various forums
Serves as a liaison between the Quality office and department physicians and staff
Serves as resource and facilitates departmental adherence to accreditation requirements and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (COPs). Collaborates with leadership team, physicians, and staff to implement policies, protocols, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance
Assists in preparing all documents and data necessary for verification and survey. Participates as the key liaison during any audits and obtains any additional information as necessary
Manages the coordination and oversight of department specific certifications, accreditations, designations or awards applications
Collaborates with Decision Support and other data analysts to ensure validation and accurate reporting of outcomes data to relevant benchmarking entity (e.g., VON, STS, PC4, etc.)
Coordinates management across the continuum of children’s care, which includes planning and implementation of clinical protocols and practice management guidelines, monitoring care of hospital patients and serving as a resource for clinical practice
Promotes a culture of safety by modeling error prevention techniques and serving as a Zero Hero coach for assigned departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2 years' experience in clinical area of position, Quality, or Regulatory experience
Preferred
PDSA PI team experience
Company
Driscoll Children's Hospital
We provide the absolute best pediatric care in South Texas, where care and community come together. Together, we heal.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.53MKey Investors
Toyota Motor
2024-09-26Grant· $0.53M
Leadership Team
Mary Peterson
Executive Vice President and COO
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