Brenda Bennett

Infection Preventionist/Data & Logistics Analyst

HATTIESBURG CLINIC

Hattiesburg, MS

07.2010 - Current

Hired as employee health nurse to maintain employees' work-related medical records, administer vaccines, and TB testing, and coordinate evaluation and treatment of bloodborne exposures
Rapidly promoted based on strong performance
Directs Employee Health Program which includes disease detection, prevention, and treatment, as well as conducting employee health screenings, and immunization reviews, overseeing treatment and follow-up of employee exposures and injuries, and promoting safe work environments for over 2,600 employees
Coordinates annual employee flu vaccination program
Develop OSHA and educational training for employees and providers using Adobe Captivate and HealthStream LMS
Serves as co-chairman of the Safety and Infection Control Committee
Appointed as COVID-19 Safety Coordinator
Participates in developing and implementing annual nurse competency reviews
Administrator of Respiratory Protection Plan
Maintains employee health records
Analyzes employee injuries and exposures for trends and opportunities to improve employee safety with changes to workflows and procedures
Manages Worker's Compensation cases including filing First Report of Injury and Illness forms, monitoring treatment, tracking time off and accommodations, submitting claims for payment, and reviewing check registers
Serves as contact and coordinator for all Infection Prevention/Control activities and monitoring department/clinic compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and CDC standards
Develop and implement evidence-based infection prevention policies and procedures and implement strategies to improve infection control
Responsible for infection control surveillance, outbreak investigations, and contact tracing
Monitors CDC, OSHA, and State Health Department for updated recommendations
Advises Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operations Officer on adjustments and additions needed in safety and infection control policies
Monitors regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other federal and state regulations
Conducts annual safety, infection control, and risk management compliance inspections of approximately eighty departments to ensure all company policies, federal requirements, and industry recommendations have been implemented and maintained
Prepares and submits compliance reports to the Executive Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Operating Officer
Review manager-submitted Plan of Action reports
OSHA and the U.S. Department of Labor reporting
OSHA Training assignments creation
Assists in updating hazardous chemical lists and enforcing employee compliance with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and General Safety Standard.