SUMMARY:
Provide leadership and technical advice for Environment of Care related matters in order to maintain a safe environment and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brown University Health employees are expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of "Delivering health with care" and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Brown University Health Competencies which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Brown University Health Competencies include:
Instill TrustandValue Differences Patient and Community FocusandCollaborate
Demonstrates understanding of hospital's mission, vision and values. Demonstrates understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment plan.
Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures.
Reviews department policies and procedures Reviews hospital policies and procedures
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer Service Standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Directly responsible for Safety Management, Emergency Management and Hazardous Materials/Waste Management.
Coordinates and manages risk assessment and risk reduction activities in the physical environment.
In collaboration with the Environment of Care (EOC) Committee members, coordinates the annual evaluation of all programs in order to assess their effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Collects deficiency information and disseminates summaries of findings, actions and results to leadership. Programs include:
Safety Management Security Management Emergency Management Fire Safety Utilities Management Medical Equipment Management Hazardous Materials/Waste Management
Implements and coordinates safety management programs as regulated by The Joint Commission (TJC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MADPH) the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), etc. for a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Works with departments to establish departmental safety policies and serves as a... For full info follow application link.
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