Job Abstract

Scope of Position:

The Patient Safety Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors by implementing and maintaining a robust culture of safety. The Patient Safety Officer will be responsible for overseeing adverse event analysis, promoting high-reliability principles, and maintaining a safe environment of care throughout our organization.

Responsibilities:

Foster a Culture of Safety:

• Develop, implement, and promote a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Provide education and training to staff on patient safety principles, practices, and initiatives.
• Encourage open communication and collaboration among healthcare teams to identify and address safety concerns.

Adverse Event Analysis:

• Lead the investigation and analysis of adverse events, near misses, and sentinel events.
• Identify root causes and contributing factors of adverse events to develop strategies for prevention.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to implement corrective and preventive actions based on findings.

High Reliability:

• Implement high reliability principles and methodologies to reduce the occurrence of errors and adverse events.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to patient safety and reliability.
• Facilitate regular safety huddles and debriefings to proactively address safety issues and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Environment of Care:

• Conduct regular assessments of the physical environment to identify potential safety hazards.
• Collaborate with facility management and other stakeholders to address environmental concerns and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of adverse events, near misses, and safety initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations on patient safety metrics, trends, and improvement efforts for leadership and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and accreditation standards related to patient safety.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• CT Registered Nurse license or license eligible.
• Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety, or risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of patient safety principles, adverse event analysis, and high reliability methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Waterbury Health considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Waterbury Health discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.