Infection Prevention & Control IP Leadership RN

STEVEN D. BRASH, RN, MSN, MBA, CIC

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SUMMARY

Masters-prepared, certified Infection Control & Prevention RN with over 30 years professional experience and accomplishments. Dedicated to and enthusiastic about my profession. Have worked at both great and challenging organizations, meeting with success. Work well with state health departments and TJC to reach successful outcomes. Found increased learning potential through interim work with multiple organizations. Built a great team with many accomplishments at HCA, and facilitated successful HLD processes. Have moved to Orlando for family. Continuing with the ever-changing pandemic of COVID-19 and preparing for the next EID. If we could all take the “I” out of “illness,” and think about the “we,” maybe we would all have more “Wellness”! EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Master of Business Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1994 Master of Science Nursing Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, 1992 Diploma, Registered Professional Nurse, Research Medical Center School of Nursing, Kansas City, MO, 1980 Master of Science, Microbiology, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO (Thesis not completed), 1975-1979 Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, 1974 Licensed: RN: FL (Compact), CA, WA, and AK

Certified Infection Control, CIC – 12/2030

Certification for Professional Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Practice, CNOR-expired 2007 EXPERIENCE

San Mateo Medical Center

ACH with internal and external SNF, with multiple clinics in county Interim Clinical Manager Infection Prevention and Employee Health June-July 2026

Responsible for 24/7–365 day management of system-wide infection control and employee health program.

Oversee construction projects, current and in-planning.

Provided leadership and expertise to Ebola planning and continuity. SEARHC Mount Edgecumbe Hospital

2 CAH and 2 LTC with multiple clinics over many towns SEARHC Interim Nurse Manager of Infection Prevention and Control March-May 2026

Oversee construction projects, current and in-planning.

Train and groom newer IPs.

Identify and train permanent replacement.

Grant Thornton Auditing; Periodic audit of City of Hope Infection Prevention SME (subject matter expert) December 2025 – June 2026 Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Eureka, CA

144-bed acute care hospital, 20-bed critical access hospital, and rehab hospital and clinics Interim Senior Manager, Infection Prevention, May-November 2024, November 2024-February 2025

Provide hands-on surveillance and reporting of HAI.

Oversee construction projects, current and in-planning.

Train and groom newer IP.

Identify and train permanent replacement.

Coordinated with other teams to incorporate EPIC and Bugsy. Steven D. Brash, MSN, MBA, CNOR, CIC p. 2 of 9

Adventist Health Portland, Portland, OR

302-bed acute care hospital and multiple outpatient clinics Interim Infection Prevention Nurse Coordinator, June 2022 – April 2023. Requested to return June 2023- December 2023. Remote February-May 2024

Successfully coordinated projects coming out of COVID-19 management, no nosocomial spread of disease.

Provided hands-on surveillance and reporting of HAI.

Oversaw construction projects, current and in-planning.

Successfully supported TJC survey.

Trained and educated new grad MPH who took my position in 5-6 months. A new mentorship started when she left for medical school.

Coordinated with other teams to incorporate EPIC and Theradoc. Lourdes Medical Center, Pasco, WA

35-bed critical access hospital with inpatient rehabilitation unit and multiple outpatient clinics Interim Infection Prevention Nurse, October 2021 – May 2022

Responsible for projects coming out of COVID-19 management; no nosocomial spread of disease.

Providing hands-on surveillance and reporting of HAI.

Oversee construction projects, current and in-planning.

Working with survey improvement activities

MONROE HOSPITAL, Bloomington, IN

32-bed acute-care hospital with multiple outpatient clinics Interim Infection Preventionist, June 2021 – September 2021

Responsible for projects coming out of COVID-19 management; no nosocomial spread of disease.

Providing hands-on surveillance and reporting of HAI.

Responsible for Employee Health Services.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Disease Control & Health Protection

Infection Preventionist - Regions 3 and 5, December 2020 – May 2021 Through identified process measures:

Improve infection prevention practices.

Increase awareness for COVID-19 infection prevention.

Increase HAI program capacity for response to COVID-19. COTTAGE HOSPITAL, Woodsville, NH

25-bed critical access hospital with inpatient behavioral health unit and multiple outpatient clinics Interim Infection Prevention Coordinator, August 2020 – November 2020

Responsible for Influenza Vaccination project; accomplished >85% vaccination rate in 1st month of season.

Responsible for projects coming out of COVID-19 management; no nosocomial spread of disease.

Oversaw construction projects, current and in-planning.

Providing hands-on surveillance and reporting of HAI.

Responsible for Employee Health Services.

Mentored new Coordinator to position.

NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, Miami, FL

289-bed acute care pediatric hospital with inpatient behavioral health unit and multiple outpatient clinics Interim Infection Preventionist, March 2020 – June 2020

Responsible for projects coming out of COVID-19 management.

Providing hands-on surveillance and reporting of HAI.

Provide Infection Prevention oversight to construction projects once they begin again. Steven D. Brash, MSN, MBA, CNOR, CIC p. 3 of 9

MedStar SOUTHERN MARYLAND HOSPITAL CENTER, Clinton, MD 182-bed acute care hospital with inpatient behavioral health unit and outpatient cancer clinic Interim Infection Prevention Coordinator, August 2019 – February 2020

Providing hands-on surveillance and reporting of HAI.

Provide Infection Prevention oversight to planning major construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program.

Responsible for training and mentoring new IP.

MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER, Traverse City, MI

442-bed acute care hospital with inpatient behavioral health unit and outpatient cancer clinic Interim Infection Prevention Manager, March 2019 – End of May 2019

Facilitated changes in Hand Hygiene program to provide for success.

Provided support to system-wide IPs, while search for Director was occurring.

Provided directions to assist Materials Management in policy to avoid issues with cardboard.

Provided support and direction regarding instrument transport to CPD.

Revised IP (Infection Preventionist) job description and started search and review for new IPs.

Initiated a review of current available Electronic Surveillance Software to support department and ASP.

Provided Infection Prevention support within the organization.

Assisted in preparation for a successful Joint Commission survey.

Provided Infection Prevention oversight to planning construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program. St. VINCENT HOSPITAL, Worcester, MA

283-bed acute care hospital with inpatient behavioral health unit and outpatient cancer clinic Interim Infection Prevention Director, July 2018- November 2018

Completed a successful Joint Commission survey.

Mentored IP Director in training as he moves from ER management into Infection Prevention.

Provided Infection Control support within the organization.

Mentored staff with technological issues to allow for more effective and efficient surveillance and recordkeeping.

Provided Infection Control oversight to planning construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program. UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS, NORTH CAMPUS (Previously UT Healthcare Northeast), Tyler, TX 130-bed acute care hospital with inpatient behavioral health units, and multiple outpatient clinics Interim Infection Prevention Manager, March 2018-June 2018

Completed a successful Joint Commission survey.

Facilitated issues that occurred due to recent merger.

Provided Infection Control support within the organization.

Mentored staff with technological issues to allow for more effective and efficient surveillance and recordkeeping.

Provided Infection Control oversight to planning construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program. SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Santa Rosa, CA

325 beds in 2 acute care hospitals and 3 freestanding Centers Interim Infection Prevention Specialist, August 2017

Provided Infection Control support, both within the organization and to support the greater IP group.

Assisted IPs with daily duties to allow them more time on clinical units.

Assisted staff with technological issues to allow for more effective and efficient surveillance and recordkeeping.

Provided Infection Control oversight to planning construction projects. Steven D. Brash, MSN, MBA, CNOR, CIC p. 4 of 9

HCA TRIDENT HEALTH SYSTEM, Charleston, SC

412 beds in 2 acute care hospitals and 2 freestanding Emergency Centers Interim System Infection Prevention Director, May 2017 – June 2017

Provided leadership in Infection Control both within my organization and to support the greater IP group.

Assisted IPs with daily duties to allow them more time on clinical units.

Assisted staff with technological issues to allow for more effective and efficient surveillance/record-keeping.

Provided Infection Control oversight to planning construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 2 hospitals, multiple clinics, 2 freestanding ED and 2.7 staff members. HCA CHIPPENHAM & JOHNSTON-WILLIS HOSPITALS, Richmond, VA 750 beds in 2 acute care hospitals and 1 freestanding Emergency Center Infection Prevention Director, June 2015 – March 2017

Developed team of 3 new IPs and Data Analyst to succeed in survey readiness.

Identified processes for improvement for Cdiff, CAUTI and CLABSI.

Decreased CLABSI and CAUTI rates through a process of debriefing and RCA.

Identified cause to increased CAUTI rates due to changes in Foley catheter supplies.

Incorporated TJC processes of High-Level Disinfection to the success of the organization.

Successfully accomplished 2020 goal of 90%+ vaccination rate for hospital staff.

Oversaw HCA MRSA reduction research programs, working with IRB, Organizational Development, and nursing units.

Successfully completed HCA Quality Review process (QRS) with limited IP recommendations.

Provided leadership in Infection Control both within my organization and to support the greater IP group.

Built new plan to support IP and meet or exceed TJC requirements.

Hired and trained new staff, while providing training to current staff with limited experience.

Provided Infection Control oversight to planning construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 2 hospitals, multiple clinics, a freestanding ED and 3.5 staff members. KAISER PERMANENTE RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, Riverside, CA 226 bed acute care hospital with associated 50-bed hospital and multiple clinics Interim Infection Control Manager, March 2015 – May 2015

Provided leadership in Infection Control preparation for summer Joint Commission survey.

Provided leadership and expertise to Ebola planning and continuity.

Provided Infection Control oversight to planning construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 2 hospitals, multiple clinics and 3 staff members.

HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER, Los Angeles, CA 434 bed acute-care hospital and multiple clinics

Interim Infection Prevention Manager, November 2014 – February 2015

Managed department to replace manager and IP.

Provided leadership and expertise in Ebola planning.

Provided Infection Control input to planning construction projects.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 434- bed A/C facility with multiple clinics.

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PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTER, Anchorage, AK

350 bed acute-care hospital and multiple clinics

Interim Infection Prevention Manager, July 2014 – October 2014

Led Ebola preparation for Alaska region, participating in system planning.

Justified replacement of lost position and addition of new position to support needs of organization.

Developed education plan for new staffing.

Provided Infection Control input to planning construction projects.

Managed multiple construction, infectious and environmental issues.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 350- bed A/C facility with multiple clinics 3 staff members. ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER, Oakland, CA

1000 bed acute-care hospital and multiple clinics in 3 campuses Interim Infection Prevention Manager, January 2014 – April 2014

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 1000- bed A/C facility with multiple clinics in 3 campuses and 4 staff members.

Provided Infection Control input to planning construction projects. Prepared for licensure and opening of new Patient Care Pavilion.

Managed multiple construction, infectious and environmental issues.

Updated IC and ATD Plans.

St. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, Los Angeles, CA

365 bed acute-care hospital and multiple clinics

Interim Infection Control Manager, August 2013– January 2014

Brought NHSN reporting up to date.

Provided Infection Control input to planning construction projects.

Updated IC Plan, IC needs from ARCIS and from Safety Surveillor.

Worked with IC team and Pharmacy towards decrease in Cdiff through ASP and other means.

24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program for 365-bed A/C facility. SACRED HEART HOSPITAL, Eau Claire, WI

200 bed acute-care hospital and multiple clinics

Interim Infection Prevention Coordinator, February 2013-June 2013

Led Infection Control in successful Joint Commission unannounced survey approximately 4 months earlier than expected.

Brought NHSN reporting up to date. Completed required 4th quarter 2012 data on-time.

Led in development of a successful Antibiotic Stewardship Program, utilizing Theradoc and partnering with CMO, PI, Pharmacy, ID, and Infection Prevention.

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 200- bed A/C facility with multiple clinics.

Provided Infection Control input to planning construction projects.

Managed team of 1.5.

Reported through NHSN for Wisconsin Department of Health and HSHS. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS and SMALLER CONSULTING JOBS, October 2012-January 2013 BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER, Kalamazoo, MI

400 bed acute-care hospital and multiple clinics

Interim Manager of Infection Prevention & Control, May 2012-September 2012

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of hospital-wide infection control program that covers 400- bed A/C facility with multiple internal and satellite clinics over the state of Michigan.

Provided consultation to Borgess Health Infection Control services.

Provided Infection Control input to planning construction projects.

Managed team of 3.

Reported through NHSN for Michigan Department of Community Health and Ascension Health.

Part of successful Joint Commission surveys x3 with no RFI for Infection Control. Steven D. Brash, MSN, MBA, CNOR, CIC p. 6 of 9

NEMOURS ALFRED I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, Wilmington, DE 200 bed acute-care pediatric hospital and multiple clinics Corporate Manager of Infection Control, March 2010-April 2012

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of system-wide infection control program that covers 200-bed A/C facility with multiple internal and 27 satellite clinics over the 3 state Delaware Valley area.

Provided consultation to Nemours Infection Control services in Florida, with clinics in 3 major cities and a new hospital being built.

Provided Infection Control input to planning for new hospital tower.

Managed team of 2. Now maintaining all systems while interviewing for new staff.

Reported through NHSN for Delaware Department of Public Health.

Involved in state and professional committees for development of processes and systems for Infection Control.

Part of success in Joint Commission survey with no RFI for Infection Control.

Developed set of computerized surveillance tools to support department.

Restructuring that would cause eventual elimination of position. WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Chicago, IL

150 bed acute-care hospital and clinic

Infection Control Practitioner/Employee Health Nurse, May 2007-March 2010

Responsible for 24/7 – 365 day’s management of system-wide infection control program that covers 150- beds A/C facility.

Received no RFIs for Infection Control from Joint Commission.

Reporting through NHSN for Illinois Department of Public Health.

Sole employee health nurse to 900 employees and 50+ rotating medical residents. Duties include TB testing, immunization, pre-employment physicals and exposure management.

Led in process of flu vaccination during H1N1 2009 outbreak to over 80% vaccination rate.

Opportunity for desired position in pediatric facility; no longer needed in Chicago area for family issues. GRADUATE HOSPITAL, Philadelphia, PA

100 bed teaching hospital

Infection Control Director, Sept 2006 – Mar 2007

Responsible for 24/7 management of hospital-wide infection control program for 100-bed acute care facility.

Oversaw construction regarding safeguarding infection control processes.

Established an effective program within each department/unit to prevent/control the spread of microorganisms; reduced occurrence of nosocomial infections; provided opportunity for good patient outcomes; provided opportunities to reduce patient care costs.

Analyzed, prepared, and presented reports on hospital-acquired infections to variety of departments and committees, including PHC4.

Actively participated in Process Improvement, Patient Safety, Environment of Care, Emergency Management, Critical Care, and Infection Control Committees.

Closed March 30.

NURSE ONE STAFFING, AL

Nursing agency for 3-month contract work

Agency RN, Edwards Surgical Pavilion, Anne Arundel Hospital, Annapolis, MD, June 2006-August 2006

Operating room duties as assigned at Anne Arundel Hospital. HILLCREST HOSPITAL, GHS, Greenville, SC

4 OR department at an acute-care satellite hospital Interim Director, Perioperative Services, 2005-2006

Managed OR, Outpatient services, Recovery, Pre-operative testing, and Central Supply

Led in preparation for JCAHO.

Led system-wide initiatives affecting these departments in the Hillcrest venue. Steven D. Brash, MSN, MBA, CNOR, CIC p. 7 of 9

LORETTO HOSPITAL, Chicago, IL

150 bed acute-care hospital and multi-site BH clinics Infection Control Officer, 2003 – 2005

Management of system-wide infection control program of 150-beds A/C facility, which includes but is not limited to Psychiatric unit, CCU, Med/Surg, Outpatient Mental Health and ER.

Responsible for remotely accessing hospital information via laptop linkage and 24-hour beeper.

Established effective program within each department/unit to prevent/control the spread of microorganisms; reduce the occurrence of nosocomial infections; provide opportunity for good patient outcomes; provide opportunities to reduce patient care costs.

Provided current information/knowledge relating to Infection Control and oversee construction regarding safeguarding of infection control processes.

Analyzed, prepared, presented reports on hospital-acquired infections to variety of departments and committees, including Quality Council, Medical Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors

Actively participated in Safety Committee, Value Analysis Committee, i.e., product purchases, Disaster Preparedness Committee, and Infection Control Committee.

Updated Infection Control orientation programs for new employees.

Acted on behalf of CDC, State of Illinois and CDPH to deliver current epidemiology program and employee health services to facility with skilled nursing and acute nursing components.

Directed/maintained volunteer infection control liaison program.

Collaborated with Directors of Pharmacy, OR and other departments to improve issues of antibiotic use.

Facilitated influenza vaccine clinic in conjunction with Outpatient Ambulatory Care to ensure that vaccine is available and appropriate people are vaccinated.

Trained staff on use of Hospital’s Meditech System.

Successfully completed one JCAHO Survey and involved in ensuring that all HIPPA, State, Federal, Hospital Bylaws and policies and procedures were followed and adhered to.

Developed and implemented "Best Practices" in infection control for a hospital with many historical TJC RFI's and guided the facility through new survey without a single RFI. MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, Chicago, IL

300+ bed acute-care, teaching hospital and multi-site clinics Perioperative Clinical Specialist, Infection Control Manager, 2000 -2002

Preceptor to new nursing and medical staff in Perioperative Services area.

Provided Infection control and surveillance.

Reorganized Infection Control department for better efficiency and communication, including improvement of computerized data processing.

Updated perioperative and Infection Control orientation programs for new employees to include physicians and medical students.

Developed supply chain solutions within Perioperative and Infection Control departments, and as a participant to the Value Analysis Committee.

Trained physicians/medical students in Infection Control programming specific to their needs.

Trained new graduates and non-perioperative nurses in practice of perioperative nursing to facilitate staffing of the operating room.

Oriented/trained students, residents, new medical staff to OR and perioperative practices and policies.

Acting coordinator/director to 45+ staff.

Restructuring to decrease financial burden.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (information upon request) PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

APIC-National meetings (Current)

AORN-National Membership Committee; President, Chicago Chapter AORN (Not current) American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery-ASLMS annual meetings; Committee Member, ASLMS Nursing Section (Not current)

LIA, Midwest Area Nursing Informatics, and Intravenous Nurse Society. (Not current) SHEA – Society for Healthcare Epidemiologists of America Steven D. Brash, MSN, MBA, CNOR, CIC p. 8 of 9

Licenses

FL RN 9515923 4/30/2027

CIC 100252 6/2004 12/2030

OR 202211979RN 8/8/2022 2/7/2028

NY 812874 3/25/2021 2/29/2024

CA 851285 9/12/2013 3/31/2027

WA RN61239795 11/2021 2/7/2023

VA 000******* 1/4/2016 2/28/2020 Multi-state Compact (includes VA, SC, GA, FL, IL, et al) SC 101430 11/10/2005 4/30/16

PA RN580664 12/13/06 INACTIVE 4/2008

IL 041-******-**/07/1982 5/31/10 INACTIVE

AK NURR37786 11/30/2022

Accomplishment Focus

Fluent in COVID-19 IP practice.

Developed team of 3 new IPs and Data Analyst to succeed in survey readiness.

Hired and trained 2 new-graduate MPH to successfully take over the Infection Prevention Department.

Decreased CLABSI and CAUTI rates through the process of debriefing and RCA.

Identified cause of increased CAUTI rates due to changes in Foley catheter supplies.

Incorporated TJC processes of High-Level Disinfection to the success of the organization.

Facilitated changes in Hand Hygiene program to provide for success.

Provided support to system-wide IPs, while search for Director was occurring.

Provided directions to assist Materials Management in policy to avoid issues with cardboard.

Provided support and direction regarding instrument transport to CPD.

Revised IP (Infection Preventionist) job description, and started search and review for new IPs.

Initiated a review of current available Electronic Surveillance Software to support department and ASP.

Led Infection Control in successful Joint Commission unannounced survey approximately 4 months earlier than expected.

Brought NHSN reporting up-to-date. Completed required 4th quarter 2012 data on-time.

Led in development of a successful Antibiotic Stewardship Program, utilizing Theradoc and partnering with CMO, PI, Pharmacy, ID, and Infection Prevention.

Part of successful Joint Commission surveys x3 with no RFI for Infection Control.

Involved in state and professional committees for development of processes and systems for Infection Control.

Developed set of computerized surveillance tools to support department.

Sole employee health nurse to 900 employees and 50+ rotating medical residents. Duties include TB testing, immunization, pre-employment physicals and exposure management.

Led in process of flu vaccination during H1N1 2009 outbreak to over 80% vaccination rate.

Established an effective program within each department/unit to prevent/control the spread of microorganisms; reduced occurrence of nosocomial infections; provided opportunity for good patient outcomes; provided opportunities to reduce patient care costs.

Developed and implemented "Best Practices" in infection control for a hospital with many historical TJC RFI's and guided the facility through new survey without a single RFI.

Participated in accreditation/regulatory activities related to infection monitoring and prevention control, successfully completed one JCAHO Survey, and involved in ensuring that all HIPPA, State, Federal, Hospital Bylaws and policies and procedures were followed and adhered to.

Reorganized Infection Control department for better efficiency and communication, including improvement of computerized data processing.

Updated perioperative and Infection Control orientation programs for new employees to include physicians and medical students.

Developed supply chain solutions within Perioperative and Infection Control departments, and as a participant to the Value Analysis Committee.

Trained physicians/medical students in Infection Control programming specific to their needs.

Trained new graduates and non-perioperative nurses in practice of perioperative nursing to facilitate staffing of the operating room.

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Managed infusion setting throughout staff shortage by coordinating two external agencies, educated patients for self-care in implementation of intravenous therapy and care of venous access devices.

Developed policy and procedure, and provided support and education for new LASER program.

Coordinated revenue enhancement program for OR that increased revenue by over 250%.

Coordinated development and use of OR scheduling system to provide for needs of OR management.

Directed changes in operating room and sterile supply resulting in 50% reduction of down time.

Improved method of staffing the operating room resulting in reduced variance in staffing and improved efficiency.

Trained new graduates and non-perioperative nurses in practice of perioperative nursing to facilitate staffing.

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