Principal Quality Consultant (Sepsis Focus) - Performance Excellence - Full Time - Days

SEPSIS FOCUS: The Principal Quality Consultant (PQC) position will lead the Henry Ford Jackson Hospital (HFJH) journey to improve sepsis care across the continuum. The PQC will have direct oversight of the Centers for Medicare and Medicare SEP-1 core measure, including an in-depth understanding of measure definitions, measure compliance and performance. The PQC will lead the HFJH Sepsis Committee and actively participate in Henry Ford Health's sepsis committees and workgroups. The PQC will also lead and/or participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on sepsis readmission reduction, Skilled Nursing Facility collaboration, hospice and palliative care, and other important initiatives. The PQC will routinely deliver provider and staff sepsis education to improve patient outcomes and SEP-1 bundle compliance.

Under minimal supervision from the VP, Director and/or Manager, Office of Clinical Quality and Safety, the Principal Quality Consultant is responsible for the facilitation of multiple Continuous Improvement efforts and applies a variety of improvement methodologies and group management techniques to support individuals and teams through process improvement initiatives. This individual performs assessment/analyses related to area of professional/technical expertise (i.e., Accreditation/Quality/Risk/Infection Control/Safety/Policy Management) and educates other Quality staff members in these areas. Project work may include technical/professional analyses or may require facilitation of a large multi-disciplinary group of administrators and/or medical personnel. Prepares reports and recommendations for management and coordinates implementation whenever possible. This individual provides needed continuous improvement training and education and works closely with other leadership to meet education needs at all levels throughout the institution. Serves as a consultant to other HFHS departments. Communicates regularly with Management on specific projects and/or emerging trends. Flexibility, innovation, and creativity are necessary characteristics of the successful candidate. Individual is expected to continuously learn key content related to area of expertise; apply new continuous improvement methodologies; and to spread successful innovation through the institution.