The Associate Director, Quality is responsible for the implementation and oversight of clinical quality and patient safety programs at Rochester Regional Health (RRH). The Associate Director will utilize knowledge of clinical, epidemiologic and quality literature to provide leadership in improving and achieving program outcomes.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Unity Hospital

DEPARTMENT: Quality

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of experience or Masters with 3+ years of experience
• Qualified Healthcare Professional Required
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

COLLABORATION. Collaborates with Hospital, Medical, Nursing and other Leadership across the system and community to develop an infrastructure that focuses on improving patient outcomes and ensuring best clinical practices. Participates in and leads Service Line strategic initiatives.

QUALITY & SAFETY. Provides support to the Quality Committee meetings and Board of Director Meetings at RRH. Align resources to drive strategic initiatives, Program and other Quality Outcomes .Provides technical support for quality improvement activities of clinical departments and units, specifically providing improvement teams with the necessary tools and approaches to improve measures of quality and safety. Ensures that any corrective or preventative actions are thorough, appropriate, and fully implemented to reduce risk and improve patient safety.

COMPLIANCE. Implements the necessary processes to ensure compliance with the New York Patient Occurrence Reporting and Tracking System (NYPORTS), Participates in the process for investigation and follow up of significant events, including the root cause analysis process.

STRATEGY. Functions as a change agent and leader; provides leadership, support and mentorship to all System Team Members. Rely on data, education literature, and operational expertise in the development of goals and strategies to achieve strategic plan outcomes. Oversees the development of the Service Line Quality, Regulatory, Utilization Review and Education Plans annually.