To oversee the development and execution of the emergency preparedness education and training activities for Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority and to ensure that all accrediting bodies’ requirements are fulfilled.
Coordinates the emergency preparedness and coordinated response plans with state agencies, municipalities, public safety agencies, regional mutual aid forces, and volunteer service agencies in the planning, response, recovery, and mitigation of emergencies and disasters.
Identifies, reviews, and implements modifications to response plans, policies, and procedures in the preparation of a comprehensive response to a broad array of natural and manmade disasters and emergency situations affecting operations
Conducts assessments and reviews related to emergency management and life safety compliance regulations to ensure policies and procedures are satisfied. Keeps current on accrediting bodies, OSHA, and CMS codes and regulations and maintains all policies and procedures for emergency preparedness Cooper Green Health Services Authority.
Provides quarterly and annual safety reports and presents the information to executive leadership
Represents Cooper Green on regional emergency planning and response committees and forums; prepares reports related to current and long-range emergency preparedness issues.
Communicates and coordinates emergency procedures; maintains personnel and emergency resource materials information; coordinates operational drills in preparation for emergency situations; responds to emergencies and coordinates resources according to plans.
Serves as liaison between the Cooper Green and outside agencies, and provides assistance to other agencies, businesses and organizations with planning and training activities.
Coordinates and evaluates damage assessments; develops disaster recovery funding requests and support documentation
Conducts training for staff. Conducts departmental training for maintenance staff, safety staff and clinic staff. Maintains records and policies to ensure codes remain current and effective.
Leads, attends and participates in appropriate committees (i.e. Safety Committee Meeting) as they relate to safety; presenting educational material and policy updates to the committees.
Collaborates with the Manager of Facilities on life safety findings and collaboratively develops a plan to mitigate.
Participates in Environmental Care (RISK) rounds and meets all required documentation deadlines defined in the process
Monitors trends, threats, and emerging risks; proposes proactive risk mitigation strategies to executive leadership.
Prepares reports, conducts after action debriefs and evaluations after both drills and real incidents to identify gaps and areas for improvement, tracking all opportunities through resolution.
Partners with the Code White Team, ensuring appropriate staffing during code hours, providing any necessary training to support the team’s readiness, ensuring that all devices are functioning properly, and conducts all follow-ups and thorough after-action reviews.
Conducts audits of emergency preparedness policies for Cooper Green and collaborates with necessary entities for setting directives in emergency management requirements.
Create initiatives and process improvement projects by collaborating with clinic leadership that will reduce and prevent accidents on site
Fulfills the roles of radiation safety officer.
Conduct risk assessments and provide training where needed related to Hazardous Materials
Works with building administrators and department heads in developing, reviewing, and/or updating building disaster response plans.
Develops and conducts spring and fall preparations in collaboration with national groups like Page 2 of 3, FEMA, and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Collaborates with the Birmingham safety officers group, local police and fire rescue units as well as neighborhood watch groups.
Participates in observing and advising leadership about weather events and/or current events that may affect the operations of Cooper Green.
Performs other duties as assigned.
