Safety Support Specialist

Responsibilities

• Perform the function of Safety Support pursuant to the 1 on 1 Monitoring Policy by complying with the Safety Support continuous observation responsibilities.
• When on standby, respond to the Memorial Regional Health Emergency Department within 30 minutes.
• Maintains awareness of patient safety needs and remains attentive to any activity in the patient room.
• Works with staff to inventory patient’s personal belongings and keep them secure.
• Makes sure visitors are following patient safety recommendations made by the provider and notifies medical staff if necessary.
• Reports relevant observations and interactions to RN and clinical staff assigned to care for the patient.
• Provides appropriate support to the patient and family.
• Provides resources regarding mental health services to the patient and family.
• Affirms patient’s basic living needs and provides information to the RN and Social Worker.
• Interacts with the staff in a way that best serves the patient’s needs.
• Reports to the Emergency Behavioral Health team with Safety Support forms, scheduling conflicts/gaps, and other concerns as they arise.
• Adheres to the MRH mission and service model to patients and community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.