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John Maynard

Dunn,North Carolina

Summary

Accomplished Infection Prevention and Control Chief at Womack Army Medical Center, recognized for outstanding leadership and effective written communication. Successfully spearheaded comprehensive infection control initiatives, resulting in a marked improvement in patient safety outcomes. Expertise in MS Office coupled with a strong ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration promotes continuous improvement within healthcare settings. Proven experience in supervising diverse teams and managing large-scale healthcare programs underscores a commitment to excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief, Infection Prevention and Control

Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Liberty, United States
06.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • As the Infection Control Program Manager at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC), I am entrusted with the pivotal responsibilities of overseeing, planning, and managing the entirety of our IC Program
  • As a certified infection preventionist with an unwavering commitment to seamless operations and strict adherence to regulatory standards, I lead a dedicated team in delivering top-tier preventive and protective services
  • This encompasses implementing comprehensive infection control measures across a diverse healthcare landscape, which includes overseeing operations at a 95-bed Level III Trauma/Medical Center, managing multiple ambulatory clinics, and coordinating services at outlying medical homes
  • In the absence of the Chief of Quality Services Division, I seamlessly step in to ensure the continuity of essential efforts such as Joint Commission Sustainment, Credentials, Risk Management, and Patient Safety
  • Moreover, I shoulder supervisory responsibilities for the IC Program's performance, diligently ensuring compliance with Joint Commission requirements and pertinent regulations
  • Collaborating closely with Executive Leadership, the Department of Public Health, and Infectious Disease, I am constantly engaged in the evaluation and enhancement of our Infection Control Program, consistently striving to align with organizational objectives and industry best practices
  • Beyond administrative duties, my role extends to financial stewardship, where I meticulously oversee the infection control budget, recommend strategic expenditures, and monitor resource allocation to bolster our infection control and prevention initiatives
  • Leveraging Lean methodology, I actively develop and implement performance improvement tools and projects geared towards optimizing education, prevention, surveillance, and overall program effectiveness
  • With a sharp focus on epidemiologic investigations and surveillance studies, I proactively identify and implement appropriate measures to curb healthcare-acquired infections and uphold patient safety standards
  • Furthermore, I serve as a trusted expert consultant to both military and civilian institutions, offering mentorship to novice practitioners and collaborating on impactful clinical research projects
  • I am deeply committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development among our staff, championing their education through the formulation of personalized development plans, promoting participation in local training initiatives, and facilitating engaging new staff orientation sessions
  • Outside the confines of WAMC, I actively engage with community health agencies and other facilities to detect, prevent, and control infections, advocating for a coordinated approach to public health initiatives and patient safety
  • Additionally, I play a pivotal role in contributing to Defense Health Agency initiatives through active participation in policy development and meticulous data collection
  • My proficiency in relevant systems and tools such as DPMAP, DMLSS, ATAAPS, NHSN, DMHRSi, and MHS Genesis further enhances my ability to contribute meaningfully to our overarching goals of ensuring the highest standards of infection control and patient care
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: LTC Mashandra Elam-Canty (910-824-3305)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Infection Prevention and Control Consultant

Evans Army Community Hospital
Colorado Springs, United States
04.2015 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Infection Control Nurse Consultant responsible for maintaining hospital compliance with regulatory agencies including Joint Commission, OSHA, CDC and the State of Colorado through updating of policies and procedures as necessary
  • Active in the assessment, planning, and design of the Infection Control Program including policy and procedure writing
  • Conducts regular surveillance rounds of the facility as well as affiliated outpatient clinics and documents any compliance issues until resolution
  • Conducts observational surveillance in the Operating Suite to ensure compliance with standards
  • Has knowledge of a wide range of infection prevention and control concepts, principles, methods, theories and techniques
  • Conducts epidemiological investigations as needed in response to outbreaks or epidemics
  • Chairs the Infection Control Functional Management Committee and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on development, implementation, and maintenance of reporting system for communicable diseases, hospital acquired infections, and other reportable infection related adverse events
  • This includes mandatory reporting to NHSN, MHS and DHA
  • Collaborates with other Infection Control professionals from community health services on Infection Prevention Issues
  • Serves as SME for Infection Control for other facilities including; Air Force Academy, Shreiver AFB, Buckley AFB, and Peterson AFB
  • Investigates and presents data analysis and recommendations for improvement to the Infection Control Committee
  • Has knowledge of epidemiologic principles and statistical methods as well as knowledge of microbiology covering epidemiology of infections in patients
  • Collaborates with providers and staff to ensure correct isolation of patients needing transmission based precautions
  • Active in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities, continuous readiness rounds, and case reviews as necessary for prevention of hospital acquired infections
  • Conducts literature research to analyze evidence based practice, policy and procedure and recommend changes for improvement
  • Provides clinical expertise to Quality, Risk and Leadership in the investigation of patient safety and risk associated issues through proactive risk assessments, best practice identification and project leadership
  • Oversees construction and renovation projects in the facility, completing Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA), and conducting daily ICRA surveillance rounds
  • Supervises the Infection Control Nurse and the Unit Infection Control Coordinator team and ensures the Infection Prevention Plan is followed
  • Disseminates infection control data metrics to hospital staff and direct supervisors to positively impact compliance through the facility
  • Regularly communicates progress on the hospital’s performance and risk priorities relative to the infection prevention plan to key stakeholders and leads improvement efforts
  • Supervises IC coordinators activities and provides feedback on unit based initiatives
  • Maintains Infection Prevention database and reports trends of concern as needed to the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and/or key stakeholders
  • Uses data, direct observation, and Environment of Care and Surveillance rounds to assess the organization’s implementation of the Infection Prevention Plan to include hand hygiene, isolation procedures, sterilization and decontamination procedures, and monitoring for trends and outbreaks
  • Educates staff, patients, and others on the standards of infection prevention to ensure compliance and engagement of staff and leadership
  • Prepares educational programs and events during Infection Prevention Week
  • Educates and engages physician leaders, medical staff and other providers in the organization’s Infection Prevention goals and plans
  • Member of the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee that provides guidance for the prevention of multi-drug resistant organisms
  • Assesses, plans, and designs educational material for staff and patients on the correct use of antibiotics
  • Works as a member of the Standardization Committee, responsible with evaluating new products and equipment before purchase, ensuring all purchases are in compliance with infection prevention policy and recommend expenditures to ensure resources are available
  • Conducts evidence based research to provide input for implementation of new products that improve safety of employees against blood-borne pathogens
  • Work collaboratively with the Joint Commission Sustainment team to ensure accreditation readiness
  • Solid knowledge of the Joint Commission Resources Tracer Program and AMP
  • Responsible for maintaining the updates to the AMP for the Infection Control Standards
  • Uses TJC tracers to conduct Staff Assistance Visits, document the visits, and build reports for key stakeholders
  • This is a federal job
  • Board Certified in Infection Control: Expires 2025
  • Supervisor: Leticia Sandrock (719-526-7500)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Infection Control Specialist

Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson, United States
10.2011 - 04.2015
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • Assists Infection Control Consultant with maintaining hospital compliance with regulatory agencies including Joint Commission, OSHA, CDC and the State of Colorado through updating of policies and procedures as necessary
  • Conducts regular surveillance rounds of the facility as well as affiliated outpatient clinics and documents any compliance issues until resolution
  • Has knowledge of a wide range of infection prevention and control concepts, principles, methods, theories and techniques
  • Collaborates with the IC Consultant on development, implementation, and maintenance of reporting system for communicable diseases, hospital acquired infections, and other reportable infection related adverse events
  • This includes mandatory reporting to NHSN and MHS
  • Investigates and presents data analysis and recommendations for improvement to the Infection Control Committee
  • Has knowledge of epidemiologic principles and statistical methods as well as a basic knowledge of microbiology covering epidemiology of infections in patients
  • Active in Quality Improvement and Risk Management activities, continuous readiness rounds, and case reviews as necessary for prevention of hospital acquired infections
  • Provides clinical expertise to Quality, Risk and Leadership in the investigation of patient safety and risk associated issues through proactive risk assessments, best practice identification and project leadership
  • Oversees construction and renovation projects in the facility, completing Infection Control Risk Assessments, and conducting daily surveillance rounds
  • Serves as Chair of Infection Control Coordinator team and ensures the Infection Prevention Plan is followed
  • Reports regularly to the Infection Prevention Consultant
  • Regularly communicates progress on the hospital’s performance and risk priorities relative to the infection prevention plan and leads improvement efforts
  • Maintains Infection Prevention database and reports trends of concern as needed to the Infection Prevention Consultant with recommendations for improvement
  • Uses data, direct observation, and Environment of Care and Surveillance rounds to assess the organization’s implementation of the Infection Prevention Plan
  • Educates staff and others on the standards of infection prevention to ensure compliance and engagement of staff and leadership
  • Prepares educational programs and events during Infection Prevention Week
  • Educates and engages physician leaders, medical staff and other providers in the organization’s Infection Prevention goals and plans
  • Works as a member of the Standardization Committee, responsible with evaluating new products and equipment before purchase, ensuring all purchases are in compliance with infection prevention policy
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: Lynn Baldvins (719-526-7821)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Pediatric Practical Nurse

Evans Army Community Hospital
Fort Carson, United States
11.2008 - 10.2011
  • Company Overview: This is a federal job
  • LPN-IV Treatment nurse for the Pediatric Clinic
  • Pediatric general patient care and screening
  • Specializing in blood draws and IV insertion on neonatal patients
  • Emergency care (PALS) and stabilization of infants and children who present to the department
  • Training of new personnel in infection control procedures as Infection Control Coordinator for the department
  • Training unit personnel: BLS and PALS Instructor certified through AHA
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: Roxanne Chastain (719-526-5700)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Practical Nurse

Per Diem Traveling Nurses
Colorado Springs, United States
04.2006 - 10.2008
  • Company Overview: Business closed
  • LPN-IV2 working for a temporary staffing agency at various hospitals in Southern Colorado including, Penrose Hospital - Colorado Springs, St
  • Mary Corwin Hospital - Pueblo, St
  • Thomas More Hospital - Canon City, Spanish Peaks Medical Center - Walsenburg and Heart of the Rockies Hospital - Salida
  • Traveling Nursing is extremely challenging because of the changing work environments and the need to organize work assignments quickly to provide optimum patient care
  • Business closed

Education

Master's degree - Nursing - Public Health Emphasis

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ, United States
10.2016

Bachelor's degree - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ, United States
11.2014

Technical or occupational certificate -

Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO, United States
05.1992

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Written communication
  • PPE compliance
  • Active listening
  • Leadership

Affiliations

  • Association of Professionals in Infection Control - Mile High Chapter Past-President
  • University of Phoenix - Adjunct Nursing Instructor
  • North Carolina Chapter of APIC - Member

Certification

  • Registered Nurse - North Carolina Active License
  • Certification in Infection Control (CIC), 2025
  • Patient Safety Professionals Course Completion, 2022
  • FEMA ICS Course Completion

Additional Information

Evans Army Community Hospital - Civilian Employee of the 4th Quarter 2014, Evans Army Community Hospital - Civilian Employee of the Year 2014, 2021 Nightingale Nominee for Nursing Innovation, Defense Health Agency Mentor for Infection Control

Workschedule

Full-time

References

  • Sheri Ferguson, US Army, Retired, Deputy for Quality and Safety, 719-201-2823, fergsheri@gmail.com
  • COL Irma Hartman, DOD/MEDCOM, Command Inspector General, (703) 489-8701, irma.t.hartman.mil@health.mil, True

Dayphone

719-429-5633

Personal Information

Available: Permanent

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • Devised effective infection control policies and protocols, resulting in 5 successful Joint Commission accreditation surveys and several mock surveys through Nash Healthcare Counsulting.
  • Educated new infection control professionals while participating in the Defense Health Agency Mentor/Mentee program.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

4-day work weekFlexible work hours

Timeline

Chief, Infection Prevention and Control

Womack Army Medical Center
06.2022 - Current

Infection Prevention and Control Consultant

Evans Army Community Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2022

Infection Control Specialist

Evans Army Community Hospital
10.2011 - 04.2015

Pediatric Practical Nurse

Evans Army Community Hospital
11.2008 - 10.2011

Practical Nurse

Per Diem Traveling Nurses
04.2006 - 10.2008

Master's degree - Nursing - Public Health Emphasis

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor's degree - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Technical or occupational certificate -

Pueblo Community College

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