Quality and Patient Safety Specialist

Job Summary

The Specialist Quality reflects the mission, vision, and values of EHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards (JCIA). Quality Specialist will collaborate with the management team to ensure the quality system essentials exist for all assigned areas. The position holder will be developing and maintaining the quality program for the work unit, representing the department in accreditation inspections. The Patient Safety Specialist is a highly visible position with Advocate Health Care that was created as a result of executive management's desire to mitigate unintentional patient harm, and to reduce liability costs and exposure by reducing clinical risks.

Job Responsibilities 1

Establishes, maintains, supports and documents evidence of an on-going Quality Impro...