Grady Health System
Overview
The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive infection prevention and control program across Grady Health System. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, drives evidence-based practices to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and fosters a culture of safety and continuous improvement in alignment with Grady's mission to provide high-quality care to all. Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy: Lead the strategic direction, planning, and execution of the Infection Prevention program. Serve as the subject matter expert on infection control, providing consultation to executive leadership, clinical departments, and support services. Chair the Infection Prevention Committee and serve as a key member of hospital quality and safety committees. Surveillance & Reporting: Oversee surveillance of HAIs and other communicable diseases using NHSN definitions. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to CDC/NHSN, Georgia Department of Public Health, CMS, and other regulatory bodies. Assist with root cause analyses and data-driven interventions for infection events or trends. Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure compliance with all relevant standards from The Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, CMS, and other regulatory or accrediting agencies. Prepare and lead infection control components of accreditation surveys and regulatory visits. Education & Training: Develop and deliver infection prevention education and training for physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and contractors. Provide just-in-time coaching and serve as a resource to departments regarding infection control practices. Policy Development: Oversee the development, review, and revision of system-wide infection prevention policies and protocols. Collaborate with departments such as Environmental Services, Facilities, Sterile Processing, and Pharmacy to ensure integration of infection control best practices. Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or a related healthcare field. Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or Healthcare Administration. Eight (8) or more years of job-related experience Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in infection prevention in a hospital setting. Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role in infection prevention. Experience in a large academic medical center or safety-net health system. Familiarity with NHSN, EPIC, infection control analytics platforms. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Deep knowledge of infection prevention science and standards. Strong data analysis and reporting skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence practice change. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive improvement.
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The Director of Infection Prevention is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive infection prevention and control program across Grady Health System. This role ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, drives evidence-based practices to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), and fosters a culture of safety and continuous improvement in alignment with Grady's mission to provide high-quality care to all. Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy: Lead the strategic direction, planning, and execution of the Infection Prevention program. Serve as the subject matter expert on infection control, providing consultation to executive leadership, clinical departments, and support services. Chair the Infection Prevention Committee and serve as a key member of hospital quality and safety committees. Surveillance & Reporting: Oversee surveillance of HAIs and other communicable diseases using NHSN definitions. Ensure accurate and timely reporting to CDC/NHSN, Georgia Department of Public Health, CMS, and other regulatory bodies. Assist with root cause analyses and data-driven interventions for infection events or trends. Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure compliance with all relevant standards from The Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, CMS, and other regulatory or accrediting agencies. Prepare and lead infection control components of accreditation surveys and regulatory visits. Education & Training: Develop and deliver infection prevention education and training for physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, and contractors. Provide just-in-time coaching and serve as a resource to departments regarding infection control practices. Policy Development: Oversee the development, review, and revision of system-wide infection prevention policies and protocols. Collaborate with departments such as Environmental Services, Facilities, Sterile Processing, and Pharmacy to ensure integration of infection control best practices. Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Microbiology, or a related healthcare field. Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, or Healthcare Administration. Eight (8) or more years of job-related experience Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in infection prevention in a hospital setting. Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role in infection prevention. Experience in a large academic medical center or safety-net health system. Familiarity with NHSN, EPIC, infection control analytics platforms. Certification in Infection Control (CIC) Deep knowledge of infection prevention science and standards. Strong data analysis and reporting skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence practice change. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive improvement.
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