Patient Safety Officer - BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE : Job Details

The Patient Safety Officer manages one or more hospitals. They provide leadership and expertise to establish a culture of safety. This minimizes hazards and patient harm by applying the BSWH Safety and Quality Plan: Guiding values. The PSO examines and integrates data from internal and external resources. They work collaboratively to develop programs that support Zero Preventable Harm. Essential Functions of the Role. Assumes the leadership role for a safe culture by sharing accountability for PS throughout the facility/organization. Oversees the management and use of event information to benchmark and track progress to zero preventable harm. Works with facility managers, as well as clinical risk management to ensure thorough and timely event management. When adverse events cause harm to patients, the PSO will participate in the implementation of an early intervention action plan. Trains new facility managers on the event reporting system. Establishes processes and expectations f...Officer, Patient, Safety, Manager, Support, Management