In the United Kingdom Fire and Rescue Service a Fire Safety Officer (sometimes referred to as a Fire Officer) is a firefighter who has attained the rank of Sub-Officer (also known as a Watch Commander) or above, and transferred from front line operational service into the Fire Safety Department. The term "Fire Officer" may also refer to a Fire Safety Inspector who is of equivalent rank in the Fire Safety Section of the Fire Service....
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The Safety & Emergency Management Officer is responsible for achieving optimum health and safety compliance and performance at UW Health facilities in a professional manner by being a content expert and technical advisor on safety and emergency management issues. Incumbent will be accountable for developing and stewarding safety and emergency management and providing leadership and direction to UW Health staff. Incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing the Environment of Care, Life Safety and Emergency Management Programs within the UW Health system. This role is a leadership position within Safety and Emergency Management. Incumbent will direct the planning, development and execution of Environment of Care management plans, policies, training exercises, and outreach programs for a large healthcare organization. Incumbent utilizes in-depth knowledge of public health aspects of bioterrorism, communicable disease, food-bourne illnesses, environmental health emergencies, mass casualty incidents and mass fatalities to be an effective leader during all phases of emergency management. Incumbent must stay up-to-date with federal and state recommendations for Emergency Management.
Incumbent will maintain the safest possible physical environment for patients, staff, visitors, and students by organizing and conducting drills, inspections and training required by federal, state, and local authorities having jurisdiction throughout the facilities. The incumbent is responsible for documentation of these activities and follow-up on any concerns or safety issues encountered. In addition, the incumbent assists in the maintaining the records required by all authorities having jurisdiction as well as ensures UW Health compliance with all emergency management, life safety, and environment of care standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) and equivalent Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) conditions of participation. Incumbent is responsible for the regulatory compliance, accreditation, and continuous survey readiness at all hospitals, ambulatory sites, surgery centers and business sites related to Environment of Care, Emergency Management and Life Safety chapters. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining necessary compliance mechanisms, training, inspections, documentation and activities, in conjunction with UW Health Environment of Care Safety Program objectives. The incumbent is responsible for supporting facility specific management and department managers on safety and emergency management issues as well as the institution’s compliance with federal, state and local laws and TJC standards. Incumbent makes timely report of any safety incidents or events. The Safety & Emergency Management Officer will serve as the Manager of Safety and Emergency Management in his/her absence and may perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent will represent designated facilities at the UW Health Environment of Care Safety Committee and serves as Chair of various committees as assigned.
The incumbent must maintain confidentiality with regard to access, knowledge of, and participation in employee/employer relations issues. |
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ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. |
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JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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Education |
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Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Nursing, Engineering, Emergency Management, Business or related field. Four (4) years of combined education (Associate’s degree) and work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, in addition to experience listed below. |
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Master’s degree in related field. |
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Work Experience |
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Three (3) years relevant experience, including one (1) year of progressively responsible experience within safety, including leadership and program management. |
Preferred |
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Licenses & Certifications |
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NIMS IS-100, 200, 700, 800 |
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CSP, CHSP, CHFM, CEM, CHEC or other related certifications related to safety and emergency management |
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