Patient Safety Specialist

Unit Summary

In accordance with our organizational commitment to be a top ranking hospital for the quality of our care and the excellence of our patient and family experience, the Patient Safety Program in collaboration with interest-holders provides organization-wide operational support and leadership in the area of Patient Safety. The program is accountable for the provision of roles, resources and structures required to deliver safe, patient and family centred care and services across Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and, as a part of the Quality and Performance Portfolio, the program models the application of evidenced based quality tools and methodologies. Through education, modeling and mentoring the Patient Safety Team will support organization wide awareness, attention and focus on the critical importance of safety and the necessity of a positive experience for all patients and families.

Position Summary

Responsible to the Manager of Quality and ...