Carlos R. Alvarez Drph, Mph, A-Ipc Email and Phone Number

Contractor for the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):Provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to healthcare facilities on how to submit data to NHSNParticipate in development of surveillance system business requirements using industry standardsTake part in application testing and provide feedback to software developers and quality assurance techniciansDevelop and deliver a variety of educational and… Show more Contractor for the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):Provide technical assistance and conduct outreach to healthcare facilities on how to submit data to NHSNParticipate in development of surveillance system business requirements using industry standardsTake part in application testing and provide feedback to software developers and quality assurance techniciansDevelop and deliver a variety of educational and training materials on NHSN modules for end users and internal and external stakeholdersConduct analyses in SAS; interpret, summarize, and present findings to relevant stakeholdersInterpret and explain basic analytic methodologies and results to end usersAnalyze and clearly articulate information in both verbal and written formats to stakeholders and partners Show less

Review and approval of HCV investigations on NEDSS surveillance system Identify quality assurance issues on HCV investigations data entered in NEDSSServe as subject matter expert for investigators regarding acute HCV case identification and reporting Conduct different descriptive analyses of acute HCV case dataDevelop program performance reports of HCV surveillance programDirect data collection and dissemination of data for the HCV epidemiologic Profile Fulfill external… Show more Review and approval of HCV investigations on NEDSS surveillance system Identify quality assurance issues on HCV investigations data entered in NEDSSServe as subject matter expert for investigators regarding acute HCV case identification and reporting Conduct different descriptive analyses of acute HCV case dataDevelop program performance reports of HCV surveillance programDirect data collection and dissemination of data for the HCV epidemiologic Profile Fulfill external and internal HCV data requests Provide data-rich oral presentations HCV surveillance data to DSHS groups and community events/conferencesCollaborate with internal and external partners on data analysis and data sharing efforts Support HCV prevention program grant deliverables Show less

Coordinated COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing duties of 8-10 contact tracers Performed COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing duties as neededServed as liaison with local and regional health entity partners to contact and investigate cases and reach contacts of casesMaintained daily contact with supervisorTriaged and escalated issues from contract tracing team appropriatelyDeveloped and implemented solutions for contact tracing and IT… Show more Coordinated COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing duties of 8-10 contact tracers Performed COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing duties as neededServed as liaison with local and regional health entity partners to contact and investigate cases and reach contacts of casesMaintained daily contact with supervisorTriaged and escalated issues from contract tracing team appropriatelyDeveloped and implemented solutions for contact tracing and IT issuesProvided training and mentorship to all members of contact tracing team as neededCoordinated weekly schedule of contact tracing activities ensuring coordination of duties and coverage of assignments Show less

Review Acute HCV Investigations submitted via NEDSS by Local and Regional Health DepartmentsProvide technical assistance to Regional and Local sites conducting HCV case investigationsServe as consultant and provide technical assistance to HCV testing sites Respond to all internal and external HCV data requestsCollaborate with other DSHS surveillance teams for data analysis projectsAttend meetings related to HCV surveillance workOther duties as assigned

Conduct data collection related activities for supplemental surveillance projectObtain inform consent and conduct structured interviews to participants in English and SpanishPerform medical chart abstractions and distribute project incentives to participantsKeep track of interviews and medical records abstractions completed through electronic tracking systems such as the CAT and/or DCC PortalParticipate in monthly interviewer and abstractor conference calls as well as in… Show more Conduct data collection related activities for supplemental surveillance projectObtain inform consent and conduct structured interviews to participants in English and SpanishPerform medical chart abstractions and distribute project incentives to participantsKeep track of interviews and medical records abstractions completed through electronic tracking systems such as the CAT and/or DCC PortalParticipate in monthly interviewer and abstractor conference calls as well as in CDC-sponsored trainingsPerforms in other duties as assigned by project coordinator Show less

Conduct interviews and investigations in accordance with DIS performance standards Interview with medical providers and patientsReview medical recordsDocuments case management activities and conducts updates weeklyProvide active surveillance for communicable and/or infectious diseasesMaintain registries of confirmed or suspected cases of specific illnessesCollect, abstract, and analyze epidemiological, medical and clinical data from complex medical documentation… Show more Conduct interviews and investigations in accordance with DIS performance standards Interview with medical providers and patientsReview medical recordsDocuments case management activities and conducts updates weeklyProvide active surveillance for communicable and/or infectious diseasesMaintain registries of confirmed or suspected cases of specific illnessesCollect, abstract, and analyze epidemiological, medical and clinical data from complex medical documentation (Hospitals, emergency rooms, outpatient rehab documentation, etc.)Establishes and maintains relationships with local care agencies, healthcare providers, laboratories, correctional facilities and other organizations to facilitate screening, diagnosis/treatment and reporting Show less

Conduct eight to ten Direct Fluorescence Assay (DFA) for rabies virus detection weekly Perform Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay (ELISA) for M. tuberculosis detection on 24 specimens a week Perform Sputum digestion and decontamination process for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) smear preparation and bacterial growth analysis using BACTEC and MGIT readers on 16 specimens twice a week Culture mycology specimens for isolation and further analysis regarding species identification Prepare lab media for… Show more Conduct eight to ten Direct Fluorescence Assay (DFA) for rabies virus detection weekly Perform Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay (ELISA) for M. tuberculosis detection on 24 specimens a week Perform Sputum digestion and decontamination process for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) smear preparation and bacterial growth analysis using BACTEC and MGIT readers on 16 specimens twice a week Culture mycology specimens for isolation and further analysis regarding species identification Prepare lab media for organism growth Report results through ABS system as well as reporting by fax results to different clients Show less