JOB SUMMARY

This position coordinates all activities of Emergency Response and Preparedness and the hospital's Physical Environment program in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and personnel. This position will develop, integrate, implement and ensure compliance of Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures throughout the hospital as required by Federal and State standards and the Joint Commission. As the Patient Safety Officer, this position will provide protection for all associates, patient, visitors and medical staff, consistent with the CHRISTUS Health mission and philosophy. The PSO safeguards property and provides a safe environment through application of patrol, surveillance, inspections and educational drills.

 MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains emergency plans, policies, procedures, and guidelines to address all hazards to the organization. Documents emergency incidents, drills, after action plans, a...