Position Specification Position: Organization: Location: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN Reporting Relationship: This position reports directly to the Director, Patient and Family Centered Care. Will foster and maintain appropriate relationships across the health system in order to work successfully within a matrixed environment. System Background Vanderbilt University Medical Center has built a strong reputation as a leader in medical education, research and patient care throughout the Southeast and the nation over the course of its 135-year history. This institution is comprised of the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the Vanderbilt Clinic and Medical Group and the Vanderbilt University Hospital. Biomedical research at Vanderbilt has long been recognized for its contributions to the advancement of medicine. The School of Medicine ranks 16 th among 125 medical schools in U.S. News & World Report s 2008 survey, America s Best Graduate Schools. Vanderbilt University Hospital includes 836 licensed beds; employs over 9,500 FTEs; and generates net revenue in excess of $1.48 Billion. It offers the region s only Level 1 trauma center. The Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH) was named among the nation s top 100 hospitals by Thomas Reuters. VUH is the only hospital in Tennessee to be named to the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the nation s top hospitals a tribute reserved for a select group of institutions labeled the "best of the best." In 2009, only 21 hospitals made the honor roll, with Vanderbilt ranking 16 th. The Vanderbilt Medical Group and Clinic experienced over 1,266,000 patient visits and more than 51,600 patients were admitted to the Vanderbilt Hospital. Vanderbilt University Hospital and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children s Hospital at Vanderbilt are two of only three Tennessee hospitals included on the list of America s Best Hospitals compiled by U.S. News & World Report magazine. There are more than 1,200 Vanderbilt medical group physicians on staff comprising over 95 ambulatory specialty practices in several campus and off-campus locations. The Vanderbilt Clinic provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services. Vanderbilt University Medical Center Page 1 of 5
Vanderbilt s programs in cancer; ear, nose and throat; hormonal disorders; gynecology; kidney disease; orthopaedics; pulmonary disease; rheumatology; neurology; and urology are among the best such programs nationally. Vanderbilt University and Medical Center is the largest private employer in middle Tennessee and second largest in the state, employing more than 22,300 and has an annual regional economic impact of approximately $6 billion of which the Medical Center s impact totals over $4.3 billion. It is the largest provider in the region under the states Medicaid program for the poor and uninsured, TennCare. Mission/Vision The mission of the clinical enterprise of Vanderbilt University Medical Center is service to their patients and the health care needs of the communities are the highest priority. They affirm that optimal patient care rests firmly on a commitment to the highest standards in education and research. Vision: They value service to their patients and communities education and research respect for the patients and for each other quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness collaboration and caring careful use of resources Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) trains leaders in medicine by providing the best faculty and physicians in the best learning environment for the best students in the world. Vanderbilt is known for their personal attention and customized medical education. The VUSM research program is the fastest growing in the U.S. and boasts: VUSM was 10 th in the nation in NIH grant funding for FY 2007. Support for competitive research grants from all external sources was more than $417 million in FY 2008. From 2000-2005, the compound annual growth rate in NIH grant awards to VUSM was 17.8% the fastest growth of all U.S. academic medical centers. Total research space at VUSM in 2007: 578,000 square feet. Students and faculty learn in an environment that supports excellence in education, patient care and research. Since 1875, the School of Medicine has made education its highest priority. VUSM provides students with a foundation in the basic and clinical sciences that enables them to become leaders and scholars. The faculty works closely with each student in a supportive environment that encourages creative thinking and diversity. Vanderbilt University Medical Center Page 2 of 5
In fulfillment of its Mission, the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine has established educational objectives in the realms of knowledge and skills, conduct and values. As a consequence, the School ensures that before graduation every student will have demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Faculty, a defined standard of excellence. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine ranks 16 th out of 125 accredited medical schools, according to U.S. News and World Report's annual ranking of graduate education programs and health disciplines released March 28, 2008. Vanderbilt Medical Center is among the nation's 100 "most wired" hospitals and health systems, according to the 2008 Most Wired Survey and Benchmarking Study, conducted by Hospitals and Health Networks magazine. The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). Mission To improve the lives of our patients through excellence in research, education, and health care. Clinical Care: We serve patients with the highest degree of competence in currently recommended surgical techniques within each specialty. We do our very best caring for each person, every time. Education: We teach medical students, residents, fellows, faculty, physicians pursuing continuing medical education, and all members of the health care team in the anatomy and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal system. The decision analysis upon which therapeutic intervention is based remains an art that relies upon: a caring patient-doctor relationship, knowledge of science and evidence based medicine, surgical skill, experience and the ability to ask and answer questions. Research: Fostering new knowledge by developing a leading presence in research across the basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes continuum, engaging medical students, residents, fellows, and staff in faculty-led inquiry is our goal. It is our strong belief that it is the thoughtful clinician that asks the most fundamental questions of science, stimulating the translation of leading edge lab discoveries into therapies beneficial to patients Vanderbilt University Medical Center Page 3 of 5
Position Summary The Director of Patient Education and Health Literacy is responsible for leading the coordination of patient education content and materials, and the implementation of health literacy standards for Vanderbilt Hospitals and the Vanderbilt Clinics. Key Responsibilities Develop a central resource center that provides consultative leadership to distributed educators on methodology of optimal delivery of patient / family education. Establish a structure with medical leadership by which patient education materials are reviewed for clinical appropriateness. Develop infrastructure for inventory control and purchasing of educational materials. Establish a process to review current patient education materials in conjunction with medical leadership. Establish a replacement plan for materials supplied by vendors. Establish and administrate policies / procedures related to patient education. Collaborate with Informatics to establish technical control of patient education materials. Establish and operate a Health Information Center physical or virtual. Develop a strategic plan and budget. Develop metrics to measure effectiveness of patient education. Collaborate with various stakeholders such as the Patient and Family Advisory Councils on effectiveness of methodologies and content needs. Develop strategic and operational partnerships across the medical center to develop and support new patient education initiatives. Chairs Patient Education Council Establish graphic and readability standards for various types of education material. Qualifications Education Master s Degree required. Experience A minimum of ten years of related experience is required with a demonstrated record of success in the patient education and health literacy field, with an exceptional understanding of how people access information across the broad spectrum of needs and disciplines. Five years in a leadership position within an academic medical center or large integrated health care delivery system. Vanderbilt University Medical Center Page 4 of 5
Personal Characteristics Visionary - Ability to see the big picture and think strategically. Passion for Patient Education and Health Literacy. A leadership style which emphasizes personal visibility internally and externally, and ability to offer management recommendations as well as decisiveness when required. Works hard, leads by example. Focus on safety and quality. A creative problem solver with the willingness to take the initiative to lead and manage change. Outstanding communication skills to successfully interact with a broad range of people and the ability to nurture staff and faculty relationships. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to provide accurate and timely data leading to successful decision making. A person of unquestioned integrity and moral character and the ability to develop trusting relationships. An ability to understand and work successfully in matrixed structures. A perspective on work that focuses on adding value, measuring performance, and continuous improvement. Consultants Carrie Hackett Page Ettle Managing Partner Consultant Grant Cooper & Associates Grant Cooper & Associates 800-886-4690 x140 800-886-4690 x104 hackett@grantcooper.com page@grantcooper.com Vanderbilt University Medical Center Page 5 of 5