What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Patient Safety Risk & Claims Mgmt position at medstar-pilot?
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Quality and High Reliability with matrix reporting to the Vice President for Risk Management Services for MSH., the Director of Risk and Claims Management directs, designs, implements and maintains the Risk Management Program in order to reduce incidence and magnitude of loss to the Hospital. Responsible for managing MWHC's medical professional liability including those involving any MWHC associate, including employed physicians. Responsible for fully supporting MedStar's captive insurance program, Greenspring Financial Insurance Limited (GFIL), as well as MedStar's early intervention, patient safety and loss prevention programs. Protects the Hospital's assets through risk and claims management and loss control and a focus on patient safety. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MWHC's and MedStar Health's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.