Policy Analyst

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Medavie Health Services Full time

Position Type:
Permanent

Date de clôture:
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.

The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

Reporting to the Manager of Risk Management and Compliance, the role of Policy Analyst is crucial in shaping, implementing, coordinating, and assessing policies and procedures within the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) system. This role advances EMC's strategic objectives while also ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and accreditation requirements. The Policy Analyst provides expert policy support, analysis, and recommendations aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery, patient safety, and overall organizational performance.

**Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Policy Development and Analysis:

- Lead the creation, review, and revision of EMC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Lead the drafting and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines, utilizing input from internal stakeholders.
- Ensure centralized, and up-to-date access to all EMC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct research to identify best practices and emerging trends in healthcare policy.
- Ensure alignment of policies with legal requirements, accreditation standards, and EMC's strategic plan.
- Act as Co-Chair for EMC’s Policy Advisory Group (PAG)

Accreditation
- Act as the policy lead for EMC’s various accreditations, including but not limited to Ground Ambulance, Medical Communications, TeleHealth and EHS LifeFlight.
- Monitor compliance risks related to accreditation standards and update EMC’s policies and processes to mitigate those risks.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Facilitate sessions with internal stakeholders for the development or enhancement of EMC policy.
- Provide support to EMC staff on policy interpretation and implementation.

Reporting and Analytics:

- Monitor and evaluate the impact or risks of existing policies, providing reports and dashboards to EMC senior leadership.

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