Director Of Quality Management

POSITION SUMMARY Leads and directs process and overall quality improvement activities that produce better patient care and more efficient operations.

Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes.

Implements a strategy and plans for a quality improvement function within the facility in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospitals that Cohesive manages.

Tracks and presents results of improvement efforts and ongoing measures of clinical processes to management.

Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.

May give input into developing the budget.

Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications: Ability to project a professional Image.

Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.

Knowledge of techniques and methods of patient care services and instructions for patients and their families.

Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

Ability to perform each position responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Ability to understand that safety is a condition of employment.

Unsafe acts or conditions will be reported to the supervisor Must be computer literate with ability to enter information in the EHR system and compile reports or data as requested.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

POSITION DETAILS: Provide leadership in ongoing development and implementation of a data-based monitoring, tracking and process improvement system that will ensure compliance with the state of OK/TN/KS requirements for quality management.

Ensures review of clinical records regarding diagnosis, treatment and summary of member's progress.

Ensures individual and systemic quality of care.

Confers with other practitioners and technical experts in own field of specialization, to broaden knowledge, acquire specific information, or obtain advice or consultation.

Implements process improvement and integrates quality throughout the organization.

Assures regulatory compliance within assigned areas of responsibilities and in collaboration with peers.

Establishes external networks to facilitate benchmarking and practice excellence.

Demonstrates leadership within and outside the facility to promote a model of excellence in practice, education, and administration.

Ensures that review of medical records for quality of care issues, compliance with best practices, and potential litigation concerns occurs...