Work where everymomentmatters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters hereWe invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Quality Informatics Performance Improvement Specialist is responsible for the evaluation and optimization of performance metrics that enhance the quality of patient care clinical workflows and healthcare operations This requires knowledge of healthcare practices informatics regulatory requirements and quality improvement methodologies to ensure accuracy of regulatory submissions and publicly reported metrics The Quality Informatics Performance Improvement Specialist partners with hospital and medical staff in performance improvement activities required to support inpatient outpatient behavioral health promoting interoperability and Merit Based Incentive Program MIPS regulatory quality programs The position collaborates with the ITS teams to assure systems support quality reporting programs by analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends issues and opportunities for improvements in clinical workflows and outcomes Responsibilities include but are not limited to the followingmiddot Utilizes internal and external data to identify issues and trends that impact patient safety and quality of care Provides enterprise oversight of regulatory quality and reporting requirements for CMS and Joint Commission and collaborates with organizational leadership and regional teams in formulating plans to address identified opportunities for improvementmiddot Evaluates HHC performance in achieving all required metrics for all electronic or digital measures and submissions Validates data for integrity and performance opportunities and leads Improvement initiatives with system and regional clinical leadershipmiddot Synthesizes data with clinical knowledge and recommends strategies to improve clinical performance and enhance quality and patient safety Collaborates with analytical teams to develop performance dashboards Educates constituents regarding performance improvement tools and techniques eg PDSA methodologymiddot Reads and interprets CMS rules and other quality program requirements and keeps the organization informed of changes Partners with key stakeholders in activities for monitoring quality of care to meet organizational objectives and external accreditation and regulatory requirementsmiddot Participates in andor leads designated performance improvement teams as indicated and according to the organizations strategic priorities eg population specific quality measures teams readmission reduction reduction of preventable harm etcmiddot Performs quality and safety monitoring activities necessary to support clinical and administrative staff with ongoing evaluation of care processes and outcomesmiddot Functions as a system liaison for computer software systems necessary for collection and transmission of data for public reporting and national benchmarkingWork where everymomentmatters Every day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters hereWe invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Quality Informatics Performance Improvement Specialist is responsible for the evaluation and optimization of performance metrics that enhance the quality of patient care clinical workflows and healthcare operations This requires knowledge of healthcare practices informatics regulatory requirements and quality improvement methodologies to ensure accuracy of regulatory submissions and publicly reported metrics The Quality Informatics Performance Improvement Specialist partners with hospital and medical staff in performance improvement activities required to support inpatient outpatient behavioral health promoting interoperability and Merit Based Incentive Program MIPS regulatory quality programs The position collaborates with the ITS teams to assure systems support quality reporting programs by analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends issues and opportunities for improvements in clinical workflows and outcomes Responsibilities include but are not limited to the followingmiddot Utilizes internal and external data to identify issues and trends that impact patient safety and quality of care Provides enterprise oversight of regulatory quality and reporting requirements for CMS and Joint Commission and collaborates with organizational leadership and regional teams in formulating plans to address identified opportunities for improvementmiddot Evaluates HHC performance in achieving all required metrics for all electronic or digital measures and submissions Validates data for integrity and performance opportunities and leads Improvement initiatives with system and regional clinical leadershipmiddot Synthesizes data with clinical knowledge and recommends strategies to improve clinical performance and enhance quality and patient safety Collaborates with analytical teams to develop performance dashboards Educates constituents regarding performance improvement tools and techniques eg PDSA methodologymiddot Reads and interprets CMS rules and other quality program requirements and keeps the organization informed of changes Partners with key stakeholders in activities for monitoring quality of care to meet organizational objectives and external accreditation and regulatory requirementsmiddot Participates in andor leads designated performance improvement teams as indicated and according to the organizations strategic priorities eg population specific quality measures teams readmission reduction reduction of preventable harm etcmiddot Performs quality and safety monitoring activities necessary to support clinical and administrative staff with ongoing evaluation of care processes and outcomesmiddot Functions as a system liaison for computer software systems necessary for collection and transmission of data for public reporting and national benchmarkingEducationBA or BS degree is requiredMasterrsquos Degree in Nursing Health Administration Management or related discipline preferredExperienceMinimum years in a clinical healthcare related field with working knowledge of Electronic Health Record workflows years clinical data analysisLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Active professional licensure RN APRN or other Clinical Specialty in the State of ConnecticutWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEducationBA or BS degree is requiredMasterrsquos Degree in Nursing Health Administration Management or related discipline preferredExperienceMinimum years in a clinical healthcare related field with working knowledge of Electronic Health Record workflows years clinical data analysisLicensure Certification Registrationmiddot Active professional licensure RN APRN or other Clinical Specialty in the State of ConnecticutWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment