Our company provides training for Infection Preventionists in Long-Term Care facilities. In addition to running the operations of the company, I am one of the educators and the webmaster. Our focus on education is to provide a comprehensive and relevant educational and training experience for new, and experienced, Infection Preventionists. Attending our two-day training course will not only help the Infection Preventionist comply with the new CMS regulations but will give them the tools they need to perform the job.

Work closely with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), along with facilities in other Southern California counties. Provide education to healthcare and behavioral health professionals regarding COVID-19, including proper usage, donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE), and other infection prevention and control practices. Perform assessments for COVID-19 and general infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities; assist in establishing robust hand hygiene, PPE and environmental audits within the facilities and among the staff. Provide overall Infection Prevention and Control program support in long-term care facilities. Train and assist facility staff with N95 respirator fit-testing.

Provide consultation regarding infection prevention and control to healthcare facilities and other industries. Contract work has included long-term care facilities throughout the country, with a focus on COVID-19 management and mitigation; college campuses preparing for re-opening in-person classes for students while maintaining COVID-19 safety practices; guidance regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to industry; performing long-term care facility COVID-19 readiness assessments both in-person and tele-visits.

Consultation with all health-care settings but with a focus on post-acute/long-term care regarding Infection Prevention and Epidemiology; provide assessment of facility program, program development, training and mentoring of Infection Preventionist, development of Antibiotic Stewardship Program.2020 Addendum: Consultant to various industries including healthcare facilities, public health departments, schools and colleges, and other organizations regarding COVID-19. Activities include assessing facilities and assisting with COVID-19 management including mitigation, outbreak management and compliance with state, county and federal regulations and guidelines. Performing facility inspection rounds and compliance audits, and providing education and training for staff and other persons affiliated with facility. Assist facility with maintaining social distancing and complying with federal and local recommendations regarding COVID-19.

Provided training to infection preventionists in both acute care and long-term care regarding the basic principles on infection prevention and control. Team-taught the two- or three-day courses in various states within the country with infection prevention colleague.

Conduct on-site and remote COVID-19 Infection Prevention Assessments with long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted and independent living homes and adult family homes using Washington State Department of Health assessment form; work in conjunction with local public health jurisdictions and state regulatory agencies. Advised facilities on implementation of federal and local guidance regarding COVID-19 management, including proper use of PPE, quarantine and isolation of residents, work restrictions and return-to-work guidance for staff with COVID-19.

Director of the Epidemiology & Infection Prevention Department in a 450-bed community hospital, including several out-patient facilities. Supervise departmental personnel in conducting surveillance, investigating outbreaks, monitoring regulatory compliance, writing and implementing policies, and developing and delivering educational programs for hospital and affiliated organizations. Complied with NHSN, CMS and other regulatory agencies.