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Director of Quality, Regulatory Affairs and Accred

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:May 9, 2024, 3:32:59 PMClosing Date:OngoingFull-timeShift Start Time:8:30A.M.Shift End Time:4:30P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:NONEPosting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems


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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Chief Quality Officer, directs the strategic management and planning for Joint Commission Accreditation and accreditation related activities for all clinical services throughout the health system, including hospitals, clinics, behavioral health centers and ambulatory surgery centers. Sets guidelines to meet requirements for Joint Commission Accreditation leading to successful accreditation for all entities within the health system. Develops and maintains a comprehensive accreditation project plan adhering to standards, prioritized interventions and on-going monitoring for compliance as established by Joint Commission for all accreditation requirements. Develops and manages a plan to assure compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation. Coordinates efforts to earn outstanding clinical performance and a positive customer experience as required for accreditation. Coordinates efforts to assure regulatory compliance with standards established by our managed care partners.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining
*Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
*Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline
*Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
*Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
*Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision
*Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
*Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management
*Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
*Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
General Administrative Responsibilities continued
*Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
*Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties
*Establishes guidelines to meet Joint Commission accreditation requirements
*Develops and leads a regulatory survey readiness program in support of the organization's mission, values and business objectives
*Develops and maintains a comprehensive project plan linked to standards with on-going monitoring and reporting to senior management
*Serves as the System's resource in questions related to accreditation and to CMS standards
*Works with CCHHS senior management and clinical staff in leading and managing all aspects of the accreditation process and standard adherence
*Coordinates activities with subject matter experts and unit business owners
*Conducts training and coaching to support understanding of accreditation standards and requirements
*Develops and maintains plans to assure compliance with regulatory requirements of managed care plans
*Develops and manages audit activities to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and develops and maintains a dashboard to demonstrate ongoing compliance
*Facilitates communication of information among governance committees and serves as liaison on accreditation issues and changing standards
*Maintains accreditation and audit document library
*Maintains and updates policy library
*Performs other duties as they might be assigned

Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Chief Quality Officer
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Minimum Qualifications
*Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited university
*Successful completion of the accreditation process resulting in a fully accredited... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Posting: 11880768

Posted On: May 09, 2024

Updated On: May 09, 2024

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