Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

*Remote in Colorado The RN Clinical Quality Improvement Advisor ensures standardization of processes, quality in care and compliance in operational and clinical practice at the InnovAge Day Center.

Supports the oversight for the provision of care and delivery of services per PACE regulations and performance goals set by the Quality Improvement Program and Quality Work Plan. Supports the Infection Control Program by tabulating data and investigating issues as needed. Acts in collaboration with the infection preventionist as a resource for infection and infestation control issues. Assists the Director of Quality in developing and maintaining clinical operational policies, procedures and protocols related to quality and compliance. Develops and maintains performance improvement projects based on the needs of the quality department as determined by quarterly quality performance measures and compliance audits while adhering to LEAN methodology standards. Develops and sustains Plan(s) of Correction that results from identified quality improvement initiatives, surveys and/or other regulatory body audits. Develops and implements audits to ensure consistent practice of current policies, procedures and protocols. Prepares for and actively participates in all surveys/monitoring audits and ensures that InnovAge and its affiliates are survey-ready. Supports and implements quality improvement in assigned areas and as needed. Performs pre-operational auditing and promotes smooth transitions from development to implementation. Works to integrate standard clinical practice(s) and documentation compliance throughout InnovAge and its affiliates. Reports on problem areas that fall outside of regulation, community or professional standards, and performs follow-through to see if issues have been addressed. Participates in CMS and State reporting and facilitates work groups within the PACE centers and regional leadership Leads Root Cause Analysis activities to support process improvement activities as well as regulatory reporting. Prepares center-based teams and leadership for monthly and quarterly collaborative calls with state and CMS regulators. Collaborates with compliance team to support clinical quality oversight of community partners, including follow up on incidents and complaints. Facilitates and leads local and regional quality meetings in collaboration with PACE center staff and leadership. . Participates in collaborative care meetings at PACE centers, including fall teams, wound care teams, Participant Council. Leads regional efforts related to participant satisfaction activities at the PACE center. Participates in PCMH education, readiness, and accreditation activities. Delegates quality activities to Quality Improvement Specialists according to Director of Quality. Provides support of quality contracted facilities oversight. Provides coverage for Director of Quality when needed.