Director Quality

Introduction

We are seeking a Director Quality with HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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This position supports the mission of HCA and the Gulf Coast Division; “above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high‑quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve”. This is realized by the commitment to put patients first, with quality, respect, safety and teamwork in all interactions with every patient, family, staff member, physician and members of our community.

To perform, coordinate and supervise daily operations of the Quality Management/Patient Safety Program(s) and be accountable for supporting the Facility Vice President of Quality in providing an integrated framework for monitoring and evaluating quality of care.

• Promote a culture that is positive, that values individual strengths, takes risks, and is committed to optimal patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Facilitate the growth of hospital knowledge regarding quality and high reliability, including the dissemination and implementation of “best practices” across the facility.
• Support facility‑wide standardization in targeted process improvement initiatives, and evaluate success through pre‑established criteria and measurement tools. Support division‑wide standardization of process improvement initiatives through facility adoption and implementation.
• Assist with proactive patient safety activities to help create facilities that are high reliability organizations, as reflected in reduced errors, elimination of unsafe processes, and increased involvement of staff and physicians toward a culture of safety. Performs regular analysis of facility quality and risk performance data, and plans steps based on data analysis for ongoing improvement.
• Responsible for reporting of data to approved third parties, such as Leapfrog, NCDR & STS databases, etc.
• Lead and/or support clinical process improvement teams as needed to achieve quality and performance improvement goals. Collaborates with clinicians and other staff in developing and implementing processes to drive improvement and to comply with regulatory standards.
• Responsible for the ongoing review, revision, and implementation and/or adoption of relevant policies and procedures, plans, and manuals as appropriate.
• Serve as a regulatory…