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InnovAge · 1 day ago

Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $97K/yr

3+ years exp

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. The Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor ensures standardization of processes, quality in care and compliance in operational and clinical practice at the InnovAge Day Center.

Health CareHome Health CarePersonal Health

Responsibilities

Supports the oversight for the provision of care and delivery of services per PACE regulations and performance goals set by the Quality Improvement Program and Quality Work Plan

Supports the Infection Control Program by tabulating data and investigating issues as needed. Acts in collaboration with the infection preventionist as a resource for infection and infestation control issues

Assists the Director of Quality in developing and maintaining clinical operational policies, procedures and protocols related to quality and compliance

Develops and maintains performance improvement projects based on the needs of the quality department as determined by quarterly quality performance measures and compliance audits while adhering to LEAN methodology standards

Develops and sustains Plan(s) of Correction that results from identified quality improvement initiatives, surveys and/or other regulatory body audits

Develops and implements audits to ensure consistent practice of current policies, procedures and protocols

Prepares for and actively participates in all surveys/monitoring audits and ensures that InnovAge and its affiliates are survey-ready

Supports and implements quality improvement in assigned areas and as needed

Performs pre-operational auditing and promotes smooth transitions from development to implementation

Works to integrate standard clinical practice(s) and documentation compliance throughout InnovAge and its affiliates

Reports on problem areas that fall outside of regulation, community or professional standards, and performs follow-through to see if issues have been addressed

Participates in CMS and State reporting and facilitates work groups within the PACE centers and regional leadership

Leads Root Cause Analysis activities to support process improvement activities as well as regulatory reporting

Prepares center-based teams and leadership for monthly and quarterly collaborative calls with state and CMS regulators

Collaborates with compliance team to support clinical quality oversight of community partners, including follow up on incidents and complaints

Facilitates and leads local and regional quality meetings in collaboration with PACE center staff and leadership

Participates in collaborative care meetings at PACE centers, including fall teams, wound care teams, Participant Council

Leads regional efforts related to participant satisfaction activities at the PACE center

Participates in PCMH education, readiness, and accreditation activities

Delegates quality activities to Quality Improvement Specialists according to Director of Quality

Provides support of quality contracted facilities oversight

Provides coverage for Director of Quality when needed

Qualification

State Registered Nurses License3+ years health care experience3+ years nursing leadershipAuditing systemsQuality improvementProject managementFacilitation of work groupsTeam meetingsCertification as a Gerontological NurseLeanSix Sigma

Required

State Registered Nurses License

3+ years health care experience with an emphasis in geriatrics

3+ years nursing leadership with a background in quality

Current skill with auditing systems, follow-up for corrections and process improvement for healthcare areas

Current knowledge of standards of clinical nursing practice and integration with regulations along with broad knowledge base of health care problems for the frail and elderly

Working knowledge of project management, facilitation of work groups, quality improvement, and team meetings