Infection Prevention Specialist I — Data-Driven Compliance

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist I to join our Organizational Excellence team. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on implementing comprehensive infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

The role collaborates with clinical and administrative staff, conducts audits, analyzes infection trends, provides education, maintains documentation, and supports quality improvement initiatives to reduce

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of infection prevention and control principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control protocols aligned with CDC guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Conduct facility assessments and audits to identify potential infection risks and areas for improvement
• Analyze infection prevention data and trends to identify patterns, investigate outbreaks, and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborate with clinical departments to provide education and training on infection prevention best practices and procedures
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infection prevention activities, compliance metrics, and audit findings
• Coordinate with infection prevention committees and leadership to develop and refine organizational policies and procedures
• Respond to infection prevention concerns and incidents with prompt investigation and appropriate follow-up
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and meetings
• Stay current with evolving infection prevention standards, guidelines, and emerging infectious disease threats
• Support quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing healthcare-associated infections

Skills

Infection prevention principles

CDC guidelines

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Epidemiology

Quality improvement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Tools

Electronic documentation tools

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Jackson, MI is seeking an Infection Prevention Specialist I to join our Organizational Excellence team. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on implementing comprehensive infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff, and visitors.

The role collaborates with clinical and administrative staff, conducts audits, analyzes infection trends, provides education, maintains documentation, and supports quality improvement initiatives to reduce