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Form of workJOB DESCRIPTION
Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Coordinator/Director
JOB SUMMARY:
A professional who assists the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor with the development and ongoing administration of the quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing; or
2. A qualified health care professional.
3. Three to five (3-5) years of health care experience, preferred.
4. One (1) year experience in home care, preferred.
5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
6. Ability to work with individuals, to enlist cooperation of many people to perform/achieve a common goal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Understands and promotes principles of continuous performance improvement.
3. Responsible for the orientation of new staff to Agency’s QAPI program.
4. Assists in the planning and consultative needs of staff.
5. Assists in the preparation and implementation of policies and procedures which meet Medicare, Medicaid, accrediting bodies, state and local laws.
6. Participates in studies and research and other administrative functions as assigned.
7. Serves as a role model for all colleagues by setting an example of high standards in dress, conduct, cooperation and job performance.
8. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
9. Accepts responsibility for regular attendance and punctuality; fulfills job related requirements without regard to time involved.
10. Serves as a resource person to employees.
11. Investigates and reports any problem relating to patient care and/or employee well-being.
12. Immediately reports any accident, incident, lost articles or unusual occurrence to the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
13. Attends pertinent continuing education programs other than routine inservices and shares information with staff.
14. Assists in the development of process improvement activities with appropriate data collection, aggregation, analysis, taking action and reporting of results according to Agency’s QAPI plan.
15. Reviews patient medical records for compliance with federal, state, accrediting bodies, local and Agency policies and guidelines.
16. Chairs QAPI Committee; prepares QAPI reports/minutes of meetings; forwards reports according to QAPI plan.
17. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
18. Serves as company corporate compliance officer.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in the Home Health office.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
2. Workers Supervised: QAPI Committee
RISK EXPOSURE:
Low risk
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while sitting or standing and being involved
in physical activity.
Moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
I have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and if employed as QAPI Coordinator, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability.
