Today, Chartis Clinical Quality Solutions, a division of Chartis and a leader in clinical quality and patient safety services and solutions, announces that Steve Mrozowski, MHA, CPPS, FACHE, recently joined the firm as Associate Principal and Vice President, External Peer Review and Patient Safety.
Mrozowski brings more than 25 years of experience in prehospital services, quality, safety, and high reliability organizing and education. With expertise in patient safety structures, Just Culture, cause analysis, lean/six-sigma, and high reliability, he has a proven track record of improved outcomes and data-driven results.
“We’re excited to welcome Steve to our High Reliability Care Solutions practice,” said Andrew Resnick, MD, Director and the Chief Medical and Quality Officer at Chartis Clinical Quality Solutions. “Steve’s deep knowledge of external peer review and patient safety reflects best-practice leadership experience at top-ranking healthcare organizations. His passion for creating sustainable solutions will help organizations achieve harm-free, patient-centered, and high-quality care in today’s complex environment.”
Prior to joining Chartis Clinical Quality Solutions, Mrozowski served as Senior Director of Safety & High Reliability at Cleveland Clinic, where he led the enterprise-wide patient safety program, high reliability organizing activities, environmental health and safety, and Cleveland Clinic’s component Patient Safety Organization. Previously, he was the inaugural Director of Patient Safety at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. During his tenure, he led the organization to a more than 75% reduction in serious safety events.
Mrozowski frequently speaks on patient safety, high reliability, and harm reduction. He actively participates in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) where he is a Dolan Scholar. He also serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion chairperson on the board of the Northern Ohio ACHE chapter and was recently honored with an ACHE Regent’s Award for Leadership.
Mrozowski holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Medicine from University of Pittsburgh. He earned his Master of Health Administration and a graduate certificate in Organizational Development from Penn State University. He is a board-certified Fellow of ACHE and is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety.
About Chartis Clinical Quality Solutions
Chartis Clinical Quality Solutions is a partner to healthcare organizations nationwide, helping to advance patient safety and clinical quality for the past 30+ years. Through our four lines of business—High Reliability Care Solutions, Medical Staff Services Optimization, Education Solutions, and Chartis Workforce Solutions—we help healthcare providers achieve top-tier clinical performance. For more information, visit chartisquality.com.
AbouT Chartis
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