Dr. Debra Adams. Rn, Phd, Obe.💙 Email & Phone Number

Midlands

United Kingdom

Apply expert knowledge to; help prevent infection, inform strategy and assist in the preparation of intervention plans to help mitigate clinical risk.Provide expert advice on healthcare associated infections and related issues.Work as part of a quality surveillance and assurance team within the Clinical Directorate. Contribute to the application of the.

NHS West Midlands And East; West Midlands Strategic Health Authority

• Identifying areas of HCAI work which require innovation and development to achieve safety and quality in this area.
• Delivering regional and national HCAI objectives.
• Conducting research in collaboration with others to improve the health protection evidence base and public health practice.
• Developing operational contacts and work collaboratively with a variety of external organisations.
• Contributing to the strategic directions of the Quality and Safety team and take… Show more
• Contributing to the strategic directions of the Quality and Safety team and take responsibility for specific projects relating to HCAI

• Achievements 2008 to 2011 include;
• Development of a new Infection Prevention and Control nurse team with the introduction of novel posts.
• Healthcare Commission/CQC Hygiene Code Inspections; o 2008 – pass, no breaches.o 2009 – pass, no breaches.o 2010/11 – no review
• Reduction in MRSA bactereamias; o 2008 to 2011; 78%
• Reduction in Clostridium difficile infections; o 2008 to 2011; 84%.
• Introduction of an Infection Prevention and Control Annual… Show more Achievements 2008 to 2011 include;

• Responsibilities included;
• Responsible for the operational management, financial management, strategic planning and development of the WTCRF in line with appropriate legislation (ICH-GCP, Research and Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, Data.
• Lead on the research policy and service developments for the WTCRF and the scientific direction of projects accepted for implementation.
• Line management of CRF staff.
• Management of incidents and… Show more Responsibilities included;
• Management of incidents and investigation of scientific research malpractices.

• Responsibilities included;
• Protocol development.
• Ethics and MHRA submissions.
• Trials co-ordination.
• Monitoring and reporting serious adverse events.
• Clinical studies; 4 year evaluation of safety needle devices, in vitro and in vivo studies evaluating peripheral and central vascular catheters, in vitro and in vivo studies evaluating skin disinfectants and novel.

Education record

Quality Improvement

Prince2; Foundation/Practitioner Pass, Project Management

Diploma, Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Phd, Infection Prevention And Control

Bsc, Nursing

Diploma, Nursing