[Hiring] Quality Improvement Specialist - Infection Prevention @Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.

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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description This role involves supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Innovation Network–Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) Program with a primary focus on infection prevention, patient safety, and Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) reduction in hospital and other healthcare settings. • Provide hands-on technical assistance and quality improvement (QI) support to healthcare providers, primarily hospitals. • Advance evidence-based infection prevention practices aligned with CMS priorities. • Collaborate with clinical and quality leaders to assess infection prevention performance. • Conduct root cause analyses related to HAIs and safety events. • Co-develop Quality Action Plans (QAPs) targeting infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and regulatory compliance. • Support hospitals through surveillance improvement and implementation of CDC-recommended practices. • Deliver sustainable infection prevention strategies via onsite visits, virtual coaching, and educational outreach. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (e.g., Public Health, Nursing, Healthcare Quality, or related field). • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a healthcare setting. • Infection prevention experience or certification (e.g., CIC) strongly preferred. Requirements • Working knowledge of arenaflex Office, SharePoint, or similar productivity and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering infection prevention education and conducting training. • Demonstrated commitment to infection prevention, patient safety, and improving healthcare quality. • Detail-oriented with strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Benefits • Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000 a year Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. HSAG is an EEO Employer of Veterans protected under Section 4212. If you have special needs and require assistance completing our employment application process, please feel free to contact us. EOE M/F/Veteran/Disability Apply tot his job

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