Quality Coordinator Control Manager

Ibrahim Zeid, MPH, CIC

Midland TX • 317-***-**** • *******@*******.***

Infection Prevention Leader

Detailed oriented CIC certified infection prevention specialist with 15 years of experience providing infection prevention leadership and guidance to hospital incident management teams, system hospital acquired infection teams, and hospital/clinic leaders best practice recommendations in accordance with joint commission, OSHA, and CDC standards. Helped drive performance improvement metrics with new campaigns, reductions in hospital acquired infections with roadmap strategies. And providing transparent communication with senior leadership in quality performance and areas identified for improvement.

CAREER HISTORY

Odessa Regional Medical Center & Scenic Mountain Medical Center. January 2022- Present

Multi-site Infection Control Manager and Chairperson of Infection Control Committee

Oversee Infection Prevention and Employee health programs at acute care hospitals. Oversee the isolation and de-isolation procedure of Patients with COVID-19 infection. Conduct tracing process for all patients and team members with potential exposure to COVID-19 infections. Monitor positive COVID result workflow, conduct investigation of positive COVID-19 patients in setting, assess current infection prevention programs at facility that provide healthcare services to patients and residents and made recommendations where gaps were identified. Conduct risk assessment for possible high-risk exposures of healthcare workers and/or residents in a variety of settings. Train and mentor new employees. Conduct ongoing surveillance using CDC infection criteria, documentation, and investigation of nosocomial infections through review of admission diagnosis, microbiology culture result, isolation orders, patient records, consultation requests. Conduct environmental rounds in all inpatient areas and outpatient care areas. Oversee data collection and validation on the incidence of selected device use in identified intensive care units. Report all in-house patients with communicable disease to the county and/or state health department and maintain appropriate records. Compile and interpret surveillance report to Infection Control committee, specialty areas, and executive medical committee on a regular basis. Collect data in support of epidemiological studies of specific problems or problem areas to determine the source of the problem and make appropriate recommendations. Plan, organize, develop, and implement educational programs for all hospital employees. Regulatory: maintain compliance with national standards and regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, and FDA. Assist in leading the Infection Control Committee. Quality Coordinator in Surgical Quality Care Committee and Surgical Committee. Conduct annual Infection Control Risk Assessment.

Derry Center for Rehabilitation December,2020-present

Infection Control

Oversee the training process on COVID19 policies and procedures. Oversee the isolation and de-isolation procedure of Patients with COVID-19 infection. Conduct tracing process for all patients and team members with potential exposure to COVID-19 infections. Monitor positive COVID result workflow, conduct investigation of positive COVID-19 patients in setting.

Advocate Christ Medical Center - Oak Lawn, IL. June 2020 – December 2021

Infection Prevention

Managed the daily Infection Control program for 700+ bed acute care DNV accredited hospital, including planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating hospital wide Infection Prevention and Control program. Delivered ongoing education and training for all hospital employees. Oversee the isolation and de-isolation procedure of Patients with COVID-19 infection. Conduct tracing process for all patients and team members with potential exposure to COVID-19 infections. Provided consultation to department level or Performance Improvement teams on issues related to Infection Prevention. Performed data collection, including population at risk, device specific infection rates and infection rates by risk index. Assisted in daily activities of the Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology division. Utilized epidemiologic tools to identify patients and personnel at risk of infection, clustering or outbreaks of infections, variation in the levels of nosocomial infections, or single cases of unusual infections. Developed surveillance and analysis methods and processes that permit timely recognition and communication of infection problems.

Dynamic Business & Medical Solutions - Indianapolis, IN May 2017 - June 2020

Chief Quality Officer

Had oversight of URAC Health Plan accreditation to ensure compliance. Responsible for all prevention, surveillance, and control of Healthcare Acquired Infections in a hospital setting. Utilized data mining techniques, in collaboration with CMD and the clinical team, to identify high-risk members. Monitored and investigated known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Reviewed, analyzed, and implemented regulations, standards, and/or guidelines of applicable governmental agencies and professional organizations. Collaborated in the development and delivery of educational programs and/or tools that relate to Infection Prevention, Control, and Epidemiology. Reported results to Infection Control Committee and other appropriate departments and/or committees.

Accomplishments included:

Enhanced comprehensive health management system for high-profile hospital system, by collaborating with IT to develop and implement improved deliverables

Established Key Performance Indicators to monitor and evaluate the quality of care, continuous improvement, and member satisfaction, to cement patient care to a diverse and multifaceted constituency

Ibrahim Zeid, MPH, CIC, CSSBB

Drove development, implementation, and oversight of integrated medical management on a nationwide basis

Hammoud Hospital University Medical Center - Saida, Lebanon October 2000 - April 2018

Director Infection Control Program (October 2014 - April 2018)

Provided consultation to and collaboration with department-level or Performance Improvement teams on issues related to Infection Prevention, quality management ad patient safety. Responsible for oversight of hospital-wide Quality and Patient Safety and all functions related to Performance Improvement. Investigated, provided and submitted information to Quality about special incidents, events and complaints. Identified process improvements in the day-to= day function of the department. Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized agencies. Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards. Monitored infection control and critical incidents, Risk Management and quality improvements plans.

Accomplishments included:

Accepted into International Infection Control Conference in 2017

Infection Control Manager (October 2000 - October 2014)

Managed the daily Infection Control program for 300+ bed acute care Joint Commission International accredited hospital, including planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating hospital wide Infection Prevention and Control program. Delivered ongoing education and training for all hospital employees. Provided consultation to department level or Performance Improvement teams on issues related to Infection Prevention. Performed data collection, including population at risk, device specific infection rates and infection rates by risk index. Assisted in daily activities of the Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology division. Utilized epidemiologic tools to identify patients and personnel at risk of infection, clustering or outbreaks of infections, variation in the levels of nosocomial infections, or single cases of unusual infections. Developed surveillance and analysis methods and processes that permit timely recognition and communication of infection problems.

Accomplishments included:

Achieved goal of Zero Enterococcus species associated bacteremia among ECMO patients for 13 months

Achieved goal of Zero CLABSIs for 9 months

Lead the surgical care improvement project (SCIP).

-Decreased CABG SSI by 45%

-Decreased Colon SSI by 35%

-Successful implementation of STAR orders

-Increased Compliance with antibiotic prophylaxis to 92%

EDUCATION

MPH, Master's Degree in Public Health, American University, NY and Lebanon

2007

BSN, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Sciences, Lebanese University - Hadath, Lebanon

2000

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

CIC, Certified in Infection Control and Epidemiology

CSSBB, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

ISO 9001:2000 Lead Auditor

ISO 31000 Risk Management Certified Author

Statistics in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University

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Ibrahim Zeid, MPH, CIC, CSSBB

Publications, Research, and Presentations

American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC). International Nosocomial Control Consortium report, data summary of 50 countries for 2011-2015: Device associated module

Double blinded Phase III Study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of NXL104 in Adult Subjects with Complicated Urinary Tract Infections. July 2018

Using lean six sigma approach to reduce central line associated bloodstream infections. Journal of Immunological Techniques & Infectious Diseases. ISSN: 2329-9541

Speaker at the 2nd International Conference on Infection Control and Prevention, Chicago, IL. 2017 Attendee at Infectious Diseases Society of America Conference, San Diego, CA. 2016 Attendee at Infectious Diseases Society of America Conference, New Orleans, LA. 2015 Attendee at Infectious Diseases Society of America Conference, San Diego, CA. 2014

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