Will include: Promoting safety for patients and staff and mitigating risk for the organization, including oversight of Patient Safety Program Demonstrating fiscal accountability and aligning operational and financial results Identifying and communicating regulatory requirements Developing the strategy for the implementation and maintenance of risk reduction activities Designing, implementing and maintaining a direct referral system for staff to report unexpected events and potential claims Overs... more details
Overview St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission. St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. Job Details The Director of Risk Management/Privacy Officer provides leadership and direction for a comprehensive Risk Management, High Reliability Patient Safety Program. Responsibilities will include: Promoting safety for patients and staff and mitigating risk for the organization, including oversight of Patient Safety Program Demonstrating fiscal accountability and aligning operational and financial results Identifying and communicating regulatory requirements Developing the strategy for the implementation and maintenance of risk reduction activities Designing, implementing and maintaining a direct referral system for staff to report unexpected events and potential claims Overseeing the reporting of potential claims and suits to the appropriate carriers/TPA Monitoring high risk medical malpractice cases and overseeing requests for discovery from defense counsel Attending claims review meetings and participating with CHS RM regarding disposition of cases Identifying and reporting events meeting DOH definition for NYPORTS Reviewing safety event data from safety event reporting databases (Midas) Collaborating with healthcare teams to rapidly identify risk, and employ prevention and reduction strategies Demonstrating expertise and leads root cause analysis of serious safety events Overseeing the dissemination of patient safety reports to key stakeholders, and implementation of patient safety/high reliability education Promoting a culture where errors are openly discussed and used as learning opportunities Conducting patient safety rounds to gather information and educate staff on a regular basis Resolving issues of importance to risk management including informed consent, DNY, FHCDA, withdrawal of life support, etc. Communicating and coordinating with health professionals, defense counsel and others regarding the receipt, investigation and resolution of incidents and potential claims Assisting in mitigation of patient complaints; while coordinating GSHMC responses Overseeing and participating in the patient grievance process and product recall process Preparing material necessary for renewal of primary and excess insurance policies Coordinating worker's compensation cases, and implementation of strategies to improve occupational health programs Serving as Privacy Officer: conducting monthly risk assessments rounds, investigating and reporting all HIPAA incidents, executing breach response notification letters to patient involved, tracking compliance with online HealthStream, and reviewing fair warning reports for potential HIPAA breaches Requirements: 5+ Years Clinical Nursing (RN) experience 5+ Years of Risk Management experience; recent experience working with patient safety, quality, or insurance, with expertise in legal aspects of healthcare and general liability Experience coordinating and writing responses to regulatory and legal inquiries Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) required Master's degree in healthcare, business, or related field preferred Certifications: CPHRM (ASHRM) certification required Preferred certifications: CPPS and/or CHPC Salary Range USD $140,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
