Health Care Facility Surveyor, Licensure

 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual dedicated to public health, quality of life and safety, to join our team as a Health Care Facility Specialist II.  This role will focus on public health, quality of life and safety to conduct comprehensive statewide inspections of health care facilities for approval and licensing by DPH. Ideal candidates will have experience working in various health care settings and an understanding of regulations and policies that apply to health care facilities in Massachusetts.

Note: Candidates will need access to reliable transportation as they will survey facilities statewide, with travel to the Division’s main office in Marlborough occasionally required.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

·       Inspect hospitals, other medical or nursing facilities statewide for compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

·       Assist in reviewing and prioritizing complaints to ensure immediate action in situations where patient health and safety is involved.

·       Conduct monitoring visits as needed at hospitals, facilities and agencies subject to enforcement actions, closure or other circumstances.

·       Document findings in investigation reports or by identifying evidence gathered to support final determinations. Document deficient practice in a statement of deficiencies.

·       Evaluate regulatory compliance and effectiveness of services in hospitals and other health care facilities, including infection prevention practices. Apply findings to the planning and development of future programs for such facilities and services.

·       Conduct after-hours onsite monitoring of problem hospitals/facilities/services to assure the health and safety of patients in the event of emergencies (e.g., fires, power failures).

·       Participate in strike monitoring at hospitals and other healthcare facilities including daily meetings and conducting of regular, onsite visits as needed.

·       Verify dementia special care unit compliance via onsite inspections.

·       Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with and enforcement of nursing home resident room requirements.

·       Conduct onsite surveys, interviews, and record reviews to ensure compliance with requirements governing COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities.

·       Perform reviews and conduct onsite inspections of home dialysis in nursing homes to verify compliance.

·       Conduct licensure surveys to determine compliance with clinic licensure requirements for Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs).

Required Qualifications:

·       Knowledge of the principles and practices of health care administration.

·       Knowledge of the types and symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders.

·       Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, and regulations concerning licensure and accreditation.

·       Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency officials, staff associates, other employees, provi