RANJITH KUMAR THANGARAJAN
THANJAVUR
Summary
As a Patient Safety Specialist, prepared the clinical environment, which may include preparing medical and telecommunications equipment to be used for clinical examination and treatment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Patient Safety Specialist
Meenakshi Hospital
07.2015 - Current
- Created and implemented Performance Improvement Plans from Root Cause Analysis from Risk Management investigations.
- Monitored patient safety regulatory requirements and implemented policy and system changes based on national standards. Implemented and conducted staff educational sessions on patient safety across the hospital.
- Assisted Regulatory Compliance Manager in conducting annual staff Culture of Safety, disseminated results, and implemented action plans based on the data.
- Created the best practice list for Central venous Catheter removal.
- Participated in all Joint Commission, IDPH, and CMS visits. Conducted Joint Commission Tracer audits in the Center for Care and Discovery, ER.
- Task force leader for all Patient Safety Indicators and Hospital Acquired Conditions and implemented safety measures for performance improvement.
- Experienced in process improvement methodologies, e.g., FMECA, SWOT, analysis, and Lean methodology. Strong organizing and data management skills, including Word processing, spreadsheets, database and graphic design, EPIC, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response, and safe work practices.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
- Ensured that patient privacy is protected by complying with all information security and patient privacy regulations.
- Monitored and maintained schedules of rooms, patients, technologies, clinical providers, and presenters as needed to ensure efficient telehealth operations.
- Provided patient education via approved materials.
- Supported the Veteran in completing patient satisfaction surveys.
- Collaborated with the Nursing Supervisors in establishing plans to support the hospital and prevent Divert Status.
- Responsible for system reports and WQs to create surgical and medical accounts for incoming patients.
Education
Diploma in Occupational Health Safety Management - Health Safety
06.2016
MBA - Human Resources Management, Marketing
06.2015
BBA - Business Administration
05.2013
Skills
- Communication
- Performance Management
- On-Boarding
- Relationship Building
- EPIC
- Excel
- Outlook
- PowerPoint
- Hazard Identification
- Root Cause Analysis
- Accident Investigation
- Safety Program Development
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 9 staff members.
- I used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issues through consumer testing.
Affiliations
- Lions Club
- AHPI Member
- Rotary International
- National Health Safety council
Certification
- Occupational Health Safety Training - IIPHS Fire Safety College
- Safety Harness Training - ISO
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Patient Safety Specialist - Meenakshi Hospital
07.2015 - Current
IIPHS Fire And Safety College - Diploma in Occupational Health Safety Management, Health Safety
Adaikalamatha Institute of Management - MBA, Human Resources Management, Marketing
Maruthupandiyar College - BBA, Business Administration
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