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DIR, ACCREDITATION & PATIENT SAFETY DHIP

Job Title: DIR, ACCREDITATION & PATIENT SAFETY DHIP
Job Code: 5139
FLSA: E
Job Level: G1
Revised Date: 06/28/2023
Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

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General Description of the Job Class

Direct and coordinate accreditation, policy and regulatory affairs initiatives for the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP); serve as the organizations liaison with JCAHO and other regulatory agencies focused on clinical care and patient safety.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Provide overall direction necessary to ensure that clinical services are provided in accordance with standards established through state and federal regulations and JCAHO accreditation standards.

Provide administrative direction and support through collaboration with entity leadership and staff for activities related to accreditation and regulatory affairs, patient safety and performance improvement.

Serve as the organizational liaison with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Serve as an expert resource on accreditation and regulatory issues to clinic staff and physicians.

Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations; monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds.

Develop and evaluate the goals of the Office and prioritize the work of the Office in accordance with the strategic objectives of the DHIP.

Analyze clinic and medical center policy for internal consistency and compliance; ensure optimal clinical compliance with accreditation requirements. Analyze compliance with accreditation standards and clinic policies through the evaluation of information.

Communicate requirements and standards in a timely manner to the leadership of the DHIP. Translate standards, requirements and policies into terms or processes meaningful to the target clinic, department, or facility.

Direct formulation of responses to accreditation findings and inquiries.

Provide consultation to relevant task forces, quality action teams and committees to insure ongoing compliance with standards.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Work requires a Bachelors degree in health administration or a health-related field. Knowledge of accreditation standards and/or policy formulation is preferred. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development, computer skills, strong leadership, and team building skills.

Experience

Five years experience in a hospital, clinic or health-related setting. Administrative and clinical experience is preferred. Experience with analysis of accreditation standards and policies required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of accreditation standards and/or policy formulation is preferred. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills, problem solving, program development, computer skills, strong leadership, and team building skills.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

N/A


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