Job Abstract

Performs the investigation of adverse events, near misses, and potential claims and suits and actively participates in developing and implementing loss prevention methodologies and patient safety initiatives in certain designated areas or entities. This includes gathering and analyzing data and preparing reports as well as keeping the management informed about significant developments; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives, evaluates, and classifies oral or written reports involving actual or potential liability exposure.
• Identifies and assesses in MMCIP covered entities loss potential.
• Conducts a review of all incidents to determine possible liability exposures.
• Conducts more extensive investigations of incidents in which it is determined there is a high likelihood of liability and or exposure.
• Compiles, trends, and analyzes aggregate data for department chiefs or others as deemed relevant.
• Identifies patterns or trends including system analysis indicating potential liability exposure and patient safety issues.
• Recommends and encourages appropriate action to departments in response to identified issues, to correct potential or actual deficiencies and improves patient safety concerns.
• Assists in the review and development of policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure their practical applicability to acceptable standards and/or performance recommendations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor’s degree or in clinical health care with master’s preferred
* Three to five years nursing and/or other clinical experience required in special care units, ICU’s, ER, Shock Trauma, etc. Other clinical experience may be acceptable such as chronic or rehab care based on assigned areas or responsibility
* Previous experience in risk management, patient safety or quality assurance preferred
* Paralegal knowledge also an asset