Responsible for implementing patient safety policies and activities. Collaborates with key staff to ensure the effective integration of patient safety functions. Establishes and implements patient safety systems and promotes the culture of safety. Monitors the collection and analysis of organizational outcome data related to patient safety and the delivery of patient care. Evaluates and prioritizes problem areas apprising leadership of problems and potential courses of action. Develops corrective action plans, and evaluates initiatives to determine effectiveness. Serves an an expert on patient safety; trains and consults with personnel within the Market, particular in root cause analysis and proactive risk assessment. Liaison activity with DHA HQ. Coordinates tactical assistance to MTFs and all MTFs activities regarding Patient Safety and works collaboratively with MTF CQM. Ensures military installations have access to PS tools to perform tasks.
*DHA supports the Combatant Commanders and Military Services to execute the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission in peacetime and wartime. As a Combat Support Agency, DHA delivers joint functions and activities for the MHS that enable rapid adoption of proven practices, reduce unwanted variation, and improve the coordination of care across time and treatment venues.
Patient Safety Management Experience in a large corporation
Akahi Associates understands the unique needs and high levels of expectation for providing the highest quality healthcare professionals to federal and military treatment facilities. We distinguish ourselves through our strategic, in-house recruiting capabilities and our total dedication to outstanding customer service. These core competencies, coupled with our national reach of staffing positions throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, Hawaii, and American Samoa, makes us a truly unique small business entity in the federal marketplace.
