Health Services Advisory Group, Inc. (HSAG) · 1 day ago
Quality Improvement Spec - Infection Prevention (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expHealth Services Advisory Group, Inc. (HSAG) is transforming the delivery of healthcare in the United States. The Quality Improvement Specialist (QIS) supports infection prevention initiatives and collaborates with healthcare providers to enhance patient safety and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned hospitals and healthcare providers to promote participation in infection prevention–focused quality improvement initiatives and secure Provider Service Agreements
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with infection preventionists, quality leaders, nursing leadership, and frontline staff to support sustained engagement in HAI reduction efforts
Communicate complex infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory concepts clearly through meetings, presentations, teleconferences, and written materials
Refer specialized infection prevention inquiries appropriately and collaborate with supervisors and internal subject-matter experts as needed
Apply evidence-based QI methodologies to assess infection prevention programs, conduct root cause analyses of HAIs and safety events, and deliver technical assistance aligned with CMS infection prevention goals and metrics
Support hospitals in implementing and strengthening CDC-recommended infection prevention practices, including standard and transmission-based precautions, device-associated infection prevention, and environmental infection control
Develop customized Quality Action Plans (QAPs) focused on reducing HAIs (e.g., CLABSI, CAUTI, SSI, C. difficile), improving surveillance accuracy, and enhancing compliance with regulatory requirements
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to implement sustainable infection prevention and patient safety interventions
Deliver education, training, and resources related to infection prevention, HAI surveillance, outbreak response, and quality improvement strategies
Analyze infection-related clinical and operational data to identify performance gaps, interpret trends, and guide hospitals in implementing targeted infection prevention and safety strategies
Provide tailored technical assistance related to HAI surveillance, data validation, and performance improvement using CMS- and CDC-aligned measures
Support accurate and timely documentation of infection prevention activities, site visits, provider communications, and outcomes using HSAG and CMS-approved systems
Maintain current knowledge of infection prevention science, QI methodologies, and patient safety best practices through ongoing professional development
Stay up to date on infection prevention guidelines, surveillance requirements, and regulatory updates from CMS, CDC (including NHSN guidance), The Joint Commission, and other relevant agencies
Manage multiple infection prevention–related initiatives, deadlines, and deliverables with strong organization and accountability
Contribute to the development of infection prevention tools, educational materials, reports, and technical guidance in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Adapt strategies and technical assistance approaches in response to evolving CMS priorities, regulatory updates, and emerging infection prevention challenges (e.g., outbreaks, novel pathogens)
Occasionally work extended hours to meet project or regulatory deadlines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a healthcare setting
Demonstrated commitment to infection prevention, patient safety, improving healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries
Detail-oriented with strong initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering infection prevention education, conducting training, and engaging with providers via phone and email
Preferred
Master's degree preferred (e.g., Public Health, Nursing, Healthcare Quality, or related field)
Infection prevention experience or certification (e.g., CIC) strongly preferred
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or similar productivity and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is preferred
Company
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc. (HSAG)
Health Services Advisory Group, Inc.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Gretchen Thompson
Chief Operating Officer, State Services
Jen Goodman
Chief Human Resources Officer
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