Accreditation Advisor, Physical Environment

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Summary:

In this role, you will evaluate organizational compliance with The Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (TJC) standards and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions of participation, with an emphasis on physical plant, life safety and emergency management.

Responsibilities:

• Document accreditation/regulatory compliance deficiencies and strategies for compliance.
• Provide educational presentations in-person and virtually on accreditation topics to various member venues.
• Participate in internal quality assurance reviews, performance improvement tracking, trending, analysis and action planning.
• Provide strategic planning and recommendations related to post accreditation survey activities that involve clarifications, corrective action plans and submission of evidence of standards compliance.
• Function as a customer service liaison with our members and peers.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree in a facilities management field or healthcare administration preferred.
• 7 or more years work experience as a facilities management professional required.
• Experience leading health system/hospital facility accreditation activities required.
• Proficient knowledge on the standards of The Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (TJC) and the CMS Conditions of Participation required.
• Experience providing staff education and public speaking required.
• Experience working with an accreditation organization or as a CMS surveyor preferred.
• Experience working with the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) desired.
• Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager or Certified Healthcare Safety Professional desired.
• Ability to travel regularly and expeditiously throughout the year to meet clients' needs and timetables.
• This is a office-based hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site.

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This position is also incentive eligible.

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