Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee Opening: Representative from a stand-alone ambulatory surgery center

 

TO: ASC Facilities in Colorado

FROM: Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is recruiting a new member for the Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory (HAI) Committee. Currently, the committee is requesting applicants for the position of a representative from a stand-alone ambulatory surgery center. This position will be appointed by the Executive Director of CDPHE for a term of three years.

The HAI Advisory Committee is established under Colorado Revised Statute (C.R.S.) 25-3-602 to provide oversite to CDPHE for the collection and public reporting of data on HAI infection rates from health facilities. The committee may also advise CDPHE on other HAI-related activities. The committee typically meets eight to ten times each year on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. at CDPHE in Denver, and all meetings are open for the public attendance and comment. During the COVID-19 response, meetings are being held using telephone and video conferencing. There are 11 members who represent a variety of stakeholders. Membership is voluntary and qualifications are outlined in statute.

The representative from a stand-alone ambulatory surgery center must be employed by, or affiliated with, an ambulatory surgery center that serves Colorado residents. This position represents ambulatory surgery centers in the state.

CDPHE invites qualified persons to complete and submit the attached application with a resume or curriculum vitae by email to lynda.saignaphone@state.co.us. The deadline for submission is Friday, September 4, 2020. CDPHE will review applicants internally and discuss a summary of top applicants with the HAI Advisory Committee during an open session before making a recommendation to the Executive Director for appointment.

For more information, please email or call Lynda Saignaphone at lynda.saignaphone@state.co.us or 303-692-2923.

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