Director of Infection Prevention

Director Of Infection Prevention

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.

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 :

• 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 57 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.