Safety & Emergency Preparedness Program Maanger

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CHRO and other leaders to identify, design, implement, and provide training on a standardized emergency management structure.
• Ensure the effective deployment of emergency information through Everbridge.
• Lead the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of CEI’s comprehensive Safety Program.
• Conduct regular Environment of Care (EOC) rounds, and other preparedness activities, across all PACE locations—clinical and non-clinical—to proactively identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Chair the Safety Committee and actively participate in other internal committees, contributing to ongoing audit preparedness (e.g., CMS, DHCS).
• Assess potential hazards to participants and staff and develop corrective action plans to address and prevent incidents.
• Establish and enforce safety policies and procedures that ensure full compliance with OSHA, CMS, DHCS, CDPH, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Investigate safety incidents, prepare detailed reports with findings and lead root cause analyses and corrective action planning.
• Use technology tools including incident reporting platform, audit checklists, CAP tracker, dashboard/BI tools, LMS training platforms, and document control software.
• Design and deliver engaging safety training programs for staff, covering topics such as infection control, hazard communication, emergency response, and incident command.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to uphold safety standards across all care environments, including facilities, transportation, and home care.
• Direct the Emergency Preparedness Program, ensuring organizational readiness for a range of emergency scenarios.
• Maintain accurate documentation of safety audits, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in healthcare safety, emergency management, or risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, CMS, and state safety regulations, particularly in elder care or outpatient settings.
• Strong oral and written communication, training, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with risk management principles and incident command systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a PACE organization, long-term care, or home health environment.
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP).
• OSHA 30-Hour – General Industry certification.