Healthcare Quality Accreditation – Career Makes you RICH?
Yes …..My story below…..
Healthcare quality projects in JCI can make you a millionaire ,if you are strong enough in the detailing and has a strong head personality. Quality in healthcare settings deals with all 360 degrees of operation right from operations to cost cutting and even hospital commissioning.
I chose this career right back in 2008 when i came to Saudi Arabia first time. I quickly learned the basics of their local accreditation body which is called CBAHI synonymous to NABH of India. CBAHI is a much refined blend of JCIA standards. This made my journey more easy and confident. I did many JCI (Joint commission international accreditation an American accreditation)projects in south east Asia ,the famous is Durdans hospital srilanka ,Lanka hospital ,Singapore hospital, Mauritius hospital ,Brunei hospital and more .I was called as a consultant /advisor for accreditation in various south east Asian countries and was given 5 star accommodation and a chauffer ,free 5 star food and a hefty fee for my consultations…I created a NICHE for me in quality ,published many articles and blogs i have huge healthcare network through out the globe….I did my masters in hospital management and CHQO from American institute of hospital management and Harvard university diploma in quality.
A Quality Management Specialist – Healthcare leads and directs all quality management activities for the hospital including patient care and relations, NABH,NABL,JCIA ETC compliance, risk management and safety, performance improvement, and infection control. Develops strategic plans and policies for improved quality throughout the hospital and works with top management to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. Being a Quality Management Director – Healthcare typically requires a bachelor’s degree in the field or a related area and certification as a registered nurse. Typically reports to top management. The Quality Management Director – Healthcare manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Quality Management Director – Healthcare typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
What Does a Quality Improvement Specialist Do?
A quality improvement specialist works within the medical field to improve the operation of hospitals and clinical facilities. You typically do not work with patients directly, and work instead with administrators and other leaders to evaluate the operational efficiency of the medical facility. Your job duties are focused on improving the overall care and experience that a patient receives while at the facility. You are focused on the health of the facility and its ability to improve the health of the patients. You gather data on care procedures and systems, analyze it for possibilities of improvement, and then make recommendations based on the results.
How to Become a Quality Improvement Specialist
The primary qualifications for getting a job as a quality improvement specialist are a master’s degree in hospital management ,do a CPHQ ,CHQO certification and get strong experience in a JCI accredited hospital as an apprentice and a relevant field and some familiarity with your industry. Many quality improvement specialists work in the medical industry, but it is possible to get this job in other areas as well. Quality improvement specialists focus on improving products or services and should not be confused with jobs that focus on efficiency instead of quality. Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of a quality improvement specialist requires familiarity with industry standards, research skills, the ability to travel as needed, and sometimes the ability to obtain and maintain relevant licenses or certifications.
