Christopher Florez, Mph, Cic Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Serve as the subject matter expert and principal advisor for infection prevention to the Small Market and Stand Alone Military Treatment Facility Organization (SSO) and the Defense Health Agency Infection Prevention Advisory Group for accreditation and regulatory compliance. The SSO consists of 17 small markets and 67 stand alone medical treatment facilities (MTF), including dental treatment facilities (DTF). As the lead IP, I have provided consultation for 34 post accreditation surveys and 19 mock surveys. Additionally, I have conducted eight infection prevention on-site focused assist visits for the SSO and DHA. Drafted an Infection Prevention standard operating instruction for the SSO. Contributed to several DHA fundamental guides as well as COVID-19 masking memorandums for healthcare personnel. Integral member to the Infectious Disease Sprint Working Group, identifying gaps associated with infection prevention and control education, policies, and practices. environment. Provide IP representation to the Public Health Event/Emergency Management Working Group, with a focus on pandemic and the infectious disease response plan, to include the personal protective equipment stockpile. Often sought by the facility engineering branch for expert review and recommendation for construction and renovation for MTFs and DTFs. Mentor newly assigned infection preventionist.

Jbsa-Ft Sam Houston, Tx

Serves as the Consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Infection Prevention and Control. Air Force IP SME to the Defense Health Agency.Direct and lead a training program specializing in Epidemiology, Prevention and Infection Control (EPIC) principles that support the needs of the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Total Force. The program is designed to develop the right people, with the right skills, at the right time to support and sustain the Air Force mission in the 21st century.Air Force SME to the Defense Health Agency.Provide guidance and direction for Infection Prevention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.International Experience: Educated numerous military medical allies in Infection Prevention & Control, Hospital Epidemiology and Medical Waste Management.Previous experience as Healthcare Safety Director/Environment of Care, Healthcare Security Administrative Director, Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Director, US Air Force Medical Squadron Senior Enlisted Advisor/Superintendent.

Lackland Afb, Tx

Culminating a 30+ year Air Force career serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commander; Provides substantial operational and occupational leadership to the organization. Continuously strives to further develop the leadership and management skills of subordinates. Preparing them for future roles and responsibilities and mentoring future Air Force leaders.International Experience: Critical Life Saving Skills / Pre-hospital Trauma Care: Course Instructor to foreign military medical personnel; Katmandu, Nepal (03), Mexico City, Mexico (04), Kigali, Rwanda (06), Bucharest, Romania (08)

Lackland Afb, Tx

Contract Infection Prevention position - Oversight of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and Central Line Blood Stream Infections in the ICU

Medical Sales - Respiratory Therapy/DME - Nightengale MedicalMarriott Senior Living - The Forum at Lincoln Heights

Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Afb Tx

Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, Instrument Decontamination, Aug 97 – Aug 99Infection Control Manager/Non-commissioned Officer in Charge, Aug 91 – Aug 97Medical Service Journeyman, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Aug 87 – Aug 91International Experience:Developed an Infection Control Program at La Mascota Hospital for Children in Managua, Nicaragua, June 1996

Mph

Associates, Military Applied Sciences

Bs, Management/Healthcare