SHS-SAFETY SPECIALIST

General Purpose of Job:

Uses professional expertise to identify and mitigate Environment of Care risks to Caregivers, Patients, and visitors.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Conducts safety inspections of buildings and grounds on a periodic basis, in keeping with accreditation requirements. Identify hazards and work with area management to correct deficiencies. Maintain database and ensure corrections are completed in a timely fashion. Analyze data and report trends to the Safety Committee for loss prevention and loss control.
• Enforces compliance with Sparrow Health System Safety policies, accreditation Performance Standards, MIOSHA.OSHA and regulatory standards, as applicable.
• Recommends educational needs identified as a result of inspections.
• Assists with delivery of educational programming to Associates.
• Serves as liaison between department/site managers and Safety Committee.
• Performs mock surveys for Joint Commission readiness. Reports deficiencies to EC Safety Manager.
• Oversees annually required chemical inventory and air monitoring program.
• Assists in investigating safety-related incidents.
• Offers suggestions to ensure continuous improvement in the safety program.
• Accepts and performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Safety Director/Manager.
• Serves as a role model for consistent demonstration of Sparrow Health System's Customer Service Behavior Standards of Performance by respecting the privacy and confidentiality of those we serve.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider and organizational confidentiality procedures and protocol defined under the HIPAA Privacy standards.
• Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures when using and/or disclosing protected health information.
• Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.