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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Associate Director, Clinical Quality, UT Health Austin in Austin, Texas
Clinical QualityDevelop a conceptual framework for quality measurement and improvement activities across the clinical enterprise. Perform gap analysis that will inform the strategic direction of the quality program.Together with administrative and faculty leadership, build and lead a clinical quality team, providing supervision and mentorship.Prepare reports, develop and deliver presentation with appropriate visualizations and data analysis. Develop clinical quality activities that include measurement, data analysis, and reporting.Support UTHA clinical quality structure, including Clinical Quality Committee and other subcommittees. Utilize change management principles to guide successful implementation of clinical quality initiatives. Identify trends, prioritize and recommend improvements.Implement Tracers with AMP for accreditation readiness and operational excellence. Ensure processes are in place to provide oversight and surveillance for the safe provision of high quality, patient-focused, outcomes-based clinical care.Patient SafetyReview all patient safety events, oversee follow-up and analysis as indicated, and close out reports. Conduct root cause analysis as indicated.Communicate with stakeholders as indicated.Manage and refine Symplr Safety system.Collaboration Work collaboratively with the Policy Coordinator to identify needed policies. Work collaboratively with the Staff Development team when staff education needs are identified to develop, implement, and participate in training.Participate in clinical and departmental committees and group meetings with a focus improving quality and maintaining regulatory compliance.Work closely with the Patient Experience Coordinator for service recovery and event mitigation. Participate in operational process improvement activities.Perform other related duties as assigned.