• Direct and oversee the risk management program in collaboration with the corporate risk manager designee.
• Investigate and analyze actual and potential risks in the facility; assess liability and probability of legal action for potential notification. Implement, educate and encourage incident reporting systems throughout the facility.
• Monitor and analyze program performance data to determine program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Ensure compliance with all administrative requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives in compliance with facility policy.
• Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees. Collaborate with clinical staff and management for the prevention of clinical risks throughout the facility.
• Develop and lead educational activities to enhance the clinical understanding and utilization of the Full Disclosure process.
• Maintain database of full disclosure activities and provide oversight for review programs and provide technical support as needed.
• Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management, and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Create and implement policies and procedures that improve both patient care and employee safety. Ensure the application of institutional policies, especially those regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and full disclosure.

Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelors's Degree in a clinical healthcare field, risk management, business or related field.

Masters Degree in Health information mgt, nursing or related field preferred.

One or more years experience in a supervisory capacity

Certification relate to health care risk management, safety or process improvement preferred