Ana Valle

• Implemented LACDPH, CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide Long Term Care Facility.
• Recognized areas for improved performance to protect Residents, employees and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions
• Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and maintain an outbreak.
• Maintained communication with Public Health Personnel to investigate outbreak of such as Covid-19, Influenza and RSV implemented control measures in place to successfully close outbreak.
• Initiated, oversaw and document required by DPH POC/PCR testing for all Residents, HCP/Staff and visitors
• Managed and maintained files on procedures, infection rates and patient outcomes.
• Managed and implemented vaccine policy for Patients and staff.
• Implemented as needed Education of IC practices. Daily rounding of facility for adherence to IC practices and procedures
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• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
• Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisors
• Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs
• Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
• Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
• Trained staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks and procedural complications

IP

• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety
• Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection
• Led working groups, investigations and continuous surveillance with specific focus on minimizing or eliminating infection spread
• Monitored procedures for hospital staff regarding disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and equipment
• Reported Positive Covid-19 cases to LACDPH as required
• Implement and monitored response testing for Covid-19 outbreak.