APIC Consulting Services is spearheading a vital initiative to enhance booster acceptance rates and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices through vaccine hesitancy and ICAR assessments at skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) across Louisiana.

Role Overview:

We are seeking passionate and qualified individuals to join our team as Infection Prevention (IP) Consultants. As an IP Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in conducting vaccine hesitancy assessments, ICAR assessments, and providing crucial support to SNFs in overcoming barriers to booster acceptance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize the Client vaccine hesitancy assessment tool to identify and assess vaccination barriers among eligible SNF employees and residents.
• Engage with SNF employees, administration, and residents as a vaccination educator and resource, leveraging your expertise in infection prevention and control (IPC).
• Conduct onsite assessments, including interviews and facility tours, to gather comprehensive data on vaccine barriers, IPC practices, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review SNF vaccine/booster data, policies, and educational resources to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Deliver real-time vaccine education sessions to SNF stakeholders during onsite visits.
• Provide administrative and reporting support, including the development and delivery of summary reports within 72 hours of each visit.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Reimbursement for mileage and eligible travel expenses.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health and patient safety.
• Professional development and networking opportunities within the APIC community.

• Certification as a Certified Infection Control (CIC) practitioner and/or Long-Term Care Certified Infection Preventionist (LTC-CIP).
• 10 years of experience in IPC within healthcare settings, particularly long-term care facilities, is highly preferred.
• Must live in or near Louisiana.
• Part-time availability with a commitment of 8 hours per assessment (4 hours onsite, 4 hours administrative).
• Ability to conduct assessments on weekdays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

About APIC Consulting Services

APIC Consulting Services, Inc. is a full-service consulting firm specializing in infection prevention and control solutions. Founded in 2008 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), APIC Consulting utilizes the expertise of nationally recognized leaders in the field of infection prevention to offer clients customized projects focused on developing and implementing cost effective healthcare-associated infection (HAI) reduction strategies. APIC Consulting works with facilities in various healthcare settings, state health departments, state hospital associations, regulatory bodies, and corporate entities to reduce risk and improve patient safety.

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