Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Quail Run Behavioral Health is currently seeking an experienced Performance Improvement Manager to join our team. We offer a full comprehensive and competitive salary plus benefits package with generous PTO. We would love to talk with you today! You may complete an online application through this site or for fast track and immediate consideration please fax your resume to our Human Resources department at 602-888-2670 or email christa.lynch@uhsinc.com

The Manager of Performance Improvement is responsible for directing and monitoring the facility-wide quality management assessment and quality performance improvement program, ensuring the facility's programs are in compliance with all regulatory agencies, TJC, CMS and state and federal agencies. The essentials duties are listed below:

* Provide a broad vision in the continuous development and direction of quality management and quality improvement programs for the facility.
* Provide direction and consultation to all staff members on the concepts of Quality Assessment and Improvement Plan and the use of total quality management tools in the application to patient care.
* Consult with senior staff and directors in the development of department specific programs and quality measures which are within the standards of TJC, CMS, OBHL, OSHA regulations and all other applicable federal, state or local law/ regulations governing health-care entities.
* Develop a facility-wide performance improvement plan which meets or exceeds all regulatory standards and develop performance measurement indicators.
* Provide continuous support in the analysis of performance improvement goals and objectives, re-establishing requirements which will facilitate continuous improvement.
* Review the results of performance improvement requirements with each department director, define performance improvement requirements for the department and involve other departments/services in the problem-solving process when situations span over more than one department.
* Establish a system for collecting and analyzing statistical data relating to performance improvement measures.
* Ensure any detected deficiency in meeting quality improvement goals and objectives is addressed with appropriate management in a timely manner.
* Provide consultation to the medical staff in carrying out all the medical staff reporting functions (i.e. drug usage, evaluation, pharmacy, and therapeutics, infection control, utilization review, quality improvement, safety and risk management and medical records review).
* Prepare annual Quality Assessment and Improvement Plan, Patient Safety and Risk Management appraisals.
* Conduct quality improvement meetings on a regular basis to develop and continuously encourage a facility-wide team effort in meeting quality improvement efforts.
* Manage performance improvement data and information flow, as outlined in the Quality Assessment and Improvement Plan
* Maintain a performance improvement record for all contract service providers.
* Develop and maintain a record on performance improvement activities and all committee minutes associated with quality programs.
* Review all department risk management occurrence and ensure that complete and timely reports are submitted to Risk Management.
* Analyze statistical data of the program to determine and respond to trends.
* Support the Chief Executive Officer in preparing and presenting the results of facility performance improvement activities, as well as the functioning of all Medical Staff committees to the Consulting Board on a quarterly basis.
* Design, implement and Direct the Patient Safety Program

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Social work or related behavioral health field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters Degree preferred.

Experience: Four (4) years experience in quality management/improving organizational performance within an acute psychiatric treatment setting.

Additional Requirements: A strong knowledge of TJC, OBHL, ADHS, CMS, OSHA and Patient Rights standards, and any other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.