Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee Opening: A Certified Infection Preventionist Representative

 

TO: Hospitals, ASC, ESDR Hospitals 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 certified infection preventionist. 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 oversight 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 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 infection preventionist representative must be a health care professional certified by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc., or its successor. This person will represent infection preventionists and healthcare facilities statewide at HAI Advisory Committee meetings.   CDPHE invites qualified persons to complete and submit the application with a resume or curriculum vitae by email to lynda.saignaphone@state.co.us. The deadline for submission is Friday, November 19, 2021. 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 see the HAI Advisory Committee Website or contact Lynda Saignaphone at lynda.saignaphone@state.co.us or 720-263-2205.