| Patient Safety Manager Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Patient Safety Manager. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Patient Safety Manager along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Patient Safety Manager is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Patient Safety Specialist, Food Safety Manager, Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Manager, Safety Representative IV, Safety Representative III, Safety Representative I, Patient Relations Manager |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Patient Safety Manager |
| Manages a staff responsible for developing and implementing patient safety programs. Supervises the investigation of errors and then plans for resolution of all safety related incidents, including those involving employees, visitors, patients, and situations posing a threat to the hospital's buildings and equipment. Maintains records of patient-related errors and evaluates this information in order to identify the cause of the error. Collects, reviews, and analyzes information from the facility's safety programs to identify corrective action and programs as necessary. Recommends changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors. Designs and presents training programs meant to increase awareness of patient safety initiatives. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. |
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| Also referred to as: Patient Safety Programs and Training Manager |
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| Similar Jobs: Patient Safety Specialist, Food Safety Manager, Safety Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Manager, Safety Representative IV, Safety Representative III, Safety Representative I, Patient Relations Manager |
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| Level of Education: Patient Safety Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Patient Safety Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Patient Safety Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
