Director of Public Safety, EOC and Emergency Management

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Public Safety, EOC and Emergency Management 59744BR SAFETY & SECURITY full time Job Description ***experience with Environment of Care highly preferred*** Provides support for the effective preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery of emergency/disaster related events. Chairs the Environment of Care Committee to support an environment free from recognized fire hazards and assists in the training and education of staff. Oversees the Safety Officer and provides the safest possible environment through a proactive program stressing hazard identification, elimination or control, and awareness. Provides guidance and initiates action in the management of hazardous chemicals and materials. Responsible for Flight Operations: at IFMC Only. Acts as liaison to security vendors and oversees hospital owned security equipment.

Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there's no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members.
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--Inova is well stocked with the best and latest PPE
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--Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors
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Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas
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--Inova operates curbside Covid-19 testing sites that are far removed from the main facilities
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--All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines. Inova is Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 and 2020 by U.S. News & World Report, which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. Each of Inova's five hospitals holds a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), distinguishing Inova as the highest-rated large health system in the U.S., and the only system to have all hospitals receive five stars. All five Inova hospitals were awarded 'A' grades for the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, recognizing Inova's achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list, ranking in the top 10 nationwide among Major Teaching Hospitals. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare - every time, every touch - to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova's 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes. Inova is home to Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Its hospitals have a total of 1,936 licensed beds. More information and statistics about Inova can be found at-- www.inova.org . Requirements 5 years related professional experience and 2 years management experience.

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience, including security, emergency management and healthcare general safety fields.

Must be able to obtain NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 within one year of hire date.

Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with oversight of The Joint Commission standards.-- 8110 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042

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