Corporate Director, Regulatory Affairs

Overview

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Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

The Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs is an operational leader responsible for managing day-to-day regulatory activities and readiness across the health system.

 

The Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs ensures that all facilities consistently meet federal, state, and accrediting body requirements by implementing and supporting system-wide regulatory initiatives.

 

The Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs partners with clinical and administrative leaders to promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous survey readiness, aligned with the organization's commitment to being Always Patient Ready.

 

In addition, the Corporate Director of Regulatory Affairs facilitates the development, implementation, and sustainability of regulatory strategies, providing expert guidance and operational support to drive ongoing quality improvement, strengthen patient safety and minimize regulatory risk across all Emory Healthcare facilities.

 

Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation Support:

Implement system-wide processes to ensure compliance with CMS, The Joint Commission, OSHA, state agencies and other applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies

Support Emory Healthcare facilities in preparing for inspections, audits, and surveys by coordinating mock surveys, facilitating readiness reviews, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained

Serve as a key point of contact to support regulatory activities, ensuring regulatory requirements are understood and applied consistently across all facilities

Assists sites interpret and operationalize requirements in alignment with health system policies

Policy, Procedure and Program Implementation:

Assists in the development and system-wide rollout of policies, procedures, and standard operating practices to ensure consistent application across all facilities

Partners with operational leaders and department managers to embed regulatory requirements into workflows, providing guidance and tools to support successful implementation

Supports the creation and sustainability of programs that integrate regulatory readiness into routine operations, reinforcing a proactive compliance culture

Crisis and Incident Management:

Deliver education and training programs to help leaders and frontline teams understand and implement regulatory standards in daily practice

Assists with the operational aspects of survey management, before, during and after the survey

Function as a regulatory resource and coach to all EHC teams across the system, reinforcing best practices and consistent understanding of regulatory requirements and expectations

Monitoring and Reporting:

Implement and maintain systems for tracking regulatory compliance, including dashboards, audit tools, and reporting templates

Provide regular updates and performance summaries to leadership, translating compliance data into actionable insights for operational leaders

Assist facilities with preparing documentation and evidence required for regulatory surveys and reviews, ensuring completeness and accessibility

Crisis and Incident Management:

Support regulatory response efforts during incidents and emergencies, ensuring documentation, communication, and reporting meet regulatory requirements

Serve as a health system regulatory lead during internal reviews of sentinel events, supporting root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions

Monitor and follow up on regulatory-related incidents to ensure action plans are implemented, sustained, and shared across the system to promote learning

Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required

 

Work Type: On-site - Works in the office at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education - Master's Degree Public Health, Healthcare administration, Nursing, or a rel