Manager - Policy And Procedures Management Department And Acting Quality Manager
CurrentOrchestrated a comprehensive overhaul of corporate policies to boost operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Established and automated a policy management system, cutting review timelines by 40% and enabling swift adaptation to changes. Led cross-functional teams to align policies with best practices, improving patient care quality and safety. Integrated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) principles to enhance collaboration and support corporate goals while managing risks. Developed a compliance program to ensure legal adherence, foster accountability, and improve care quality.Within the role of Acting Quality Manager: Revamped the Quality Improvement framework to strengthen the department’s role in promoting a culture of quality and safety. This included focusing on quality culture drivers, empowering champions, and advancing improvement methodologies. Developed and executed an integrated quality improvement plan targeting system-wide enhancements for both internal and external clients, including Patient Access, clinical outcomes, and occupational safety. Contributed to achieving diamond level accreditation from Accreditation Canada and securing the PCC commitment award. Enhanced and delivered the Quality Improvement training program, leading senior coordinators across 31 Health Centers to improve clinical and wellness services.Within the role of Acting Risk management and Patient Safety Director: Led the risk management and patient safety team in analyzing incidents and recommending improvements to prevent recurrence, enhancing safety and reducing adverse events. Conducted proactive risk assessments for new health centers and supported various departments in assessing risks, registering them in a central risk register, and developing management plans to address uncertainties and unforeseen events.