Description

Job Summary

Serves as a resource, collaborates with others, and coordinate with activities of the COVID-19 Crisis Center and system wide Emergency Preparedness and Safety Programs.

Job Specific Duties

•  Edit, review, and submit approval of COVID-19 related Situation Background Assessment Recommendation (SBAR) proposals.
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•  Develop, review, and support COVID-19 related mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.
•  Coordinate availability of COVID-19 related critical inventory to include: PPE, pharmaceuticals, testing supplies, ventilators, and staffing. Reports shortages and submits emergency requests.
•  Obtain and submit accurate COVID-19 data to local, State, and Federal Agencies, as required.
•  Coordinate COVID-19 related communications for staff, patients, and visitors.
•  Collaborates in developing and maintaining a written Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Operations Plan as required by regulatory agencies.
•  Conducts and documents healthcare system's Hazard Vulnerability Analysis.
•  Conducts annual needs assessments, recommends purchase of necessary assets, and maintains a stockpile of emergency supplies and equipment.
•  Develops improvement action plans and timelines based on real events and emergency drill evaluations.
•  Develops policies to ensure continuous survey readiness and governmental regulatory compliance with all emergency preparedness standards.
•  Plans, coordinates, documents, and evaluates emergency drills. Ensures required numbers and types of drills are completed annually as required by regulatory agencies. F: As Needed/ T: R: Shared
•  Represents hospital at local, state, and national COVID-19 and emergency management meetings.
•  Develops training outlines and trains staff on the functions of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) and emergency preparedness policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree (or) 5 years of emergency management, security, or environmental health/safety experience
• Active and valid State of Florida driver's license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and maintained throughout employment
• Experience in a healthcare setting, emergency management setting, or similar experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certified Hospital Emergency Coordinator designation preferred.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DNV-GL, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Effective decision-making and demonstrated creativity in problem-solving.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  
  

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