Director-Risk Management

Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital
2446 Kipling Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45249, USA

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• Oversee operations, business planning and budget development for the Risk department.
• 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 system throughout the facility.
• Implement risk management program throughout the facility.
• Develop and implement infrastructures and systems that support patient safety.
• Work closely with Clinical Department practice to ensure the organization's procedures and policies are being followed by all employees.
• Work with internal auditors, security contractors, and other staff to establish an internal control system.
• Monitor and analyze program performance data to determine program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Insure compliance with all administrative requirements.
• Responsible for identifying high-risk areas that could cause harm to persons receiving services, visitors, and employees.
• Maintain database of full disclosure activities and provide oversight for review programs and provides technical support as needed.
• Provide staff management to including hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for risk management activities, performance improvement, policy/procedure development and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with clinical staff and management for prevention of clinical risks throughout the facility. Develops effective working relationships with clinical staff and administrative personnel to facilitate the delivery of patient care.
• 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.
• Develop, implement, coordinate and facilitates the Quality Assurance/Process Improvement (QAPI) Program for facility.
• Perform other tasks and functions as assigned.

Licenses/Designations/

Certifications:

CPHRM Preferred.

CPR and de-escalation/restraint/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Bachelors or better.

Experience working in a risk management position.

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