Lentz Dorcely
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Experienced Infection Prevention Leader with over a decade of expertise in infection control, public health, and healthcare quality. Successfully reduced healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by implementing effective strategies and leading multidisciplinary teams. Skilled at driving organizational change and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in integrating infection prevention strategies throughout product lifecycles and influencing key stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Director Infection Prevention
Centra Health System
Lynchburg, Virginia
06.2022 - Current
- Oversees the development, implementation, and coordination of inpatient and outpatient infection prevention and control programs. Provides consultative support to the post-acute facilities’ infection prevention program as well as Centra’s ambulatory medical offices
- Responsible for ongoing development and evaluation of strategic program goals for Centra health system
- Oversees training and consultation regarding infection prevention efforts, analysis of surveillance data, health department reportable disease regulations, interventions in the reduction of healthcare associated infections, and infection related quality and safety initiatives
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget constraints.
- Developed strategic partnerships for business growth and expansion, strengthening the corporate network (GE, Stryker, Ecolab, etc.)
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, CMS Conditions of Participation, healthcare associated infection data submission to the CDC’s National Health Safety Network, Department of Health, and The Joint Commission infection control standards and elements of performance
- Realized double digit reductions across all HAI’s - 67% Reduction in CLABSI’s, 55% in MRSA Bacteremia’s, 42% in CAUTI’s.
- Serves as subject matter expert for Sterile Processing Department and High- Level Disinfection processes
- Served as local expert infection control correspondent for WSET ABC 13 News – consulted on Monkeypox outbreak
- Two-time guest on Centra Health's & So Much More podcast - Monkey Pox outbreak, STI Awareness
- Conducted secondary data collection for Centra’s IRS mandated Community Health Needs Assessment and presented community health data to various community stakeholder groups across 13 counties.
Consultant- Infection Preventionist
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Miami, Florida
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Infection Prevention consultant lead for peri-operative services, Outpatient clinics, sterile processing, and high- level disinfection across Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare enterprise
- Project lead for launch of new gastric motility clinic with oversight for regulatory and infection prevention compliance with ICRA’s, High-Level Disinfection practices, hospital water perfusion services, and staff training and competencies
- Completed thorough review and analysis of over 1 years’ worth of patient records to validate surgical site infection (SSI) surveillance in order to bring department current
- Ongoing mentoring and training of novice IPs
- Project lead for SSI performance improvement task force
- Analyzed and presented surgery SSI performance metrics data at various surgery committees to garner support for implementation of various capital projects, new workflows, and best practices.
Consultant – Infection Prevention
NYC Health+ Hospitals
Elmhurst, Queens, New York
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Served as subject matter expert for Infection Prevention expertise, consultation, and training during Covid-19 pandemic for NYC epicenter hospital
- Implemented various Covid-19 protocols for numerous clinical and ancillary departments and unique clinical services provided at the hospital center serving one of the most culturally diverse populations in New York
- Coordinated various inter-departmental projects to improve departmental workflow, structure, and employee moral as part of departmental rebuild
- Performed various facility assessments resulting in revamped protocols, policies, and practices in Sterile Processing, Peri-Operative Services, and many other clinical/ancillary departments to align with regulatory standards and best practice guidelines
- Provided Infection Prevention and leadership mentoring for a novice IP Program Director and novice IPs in the department.
- Recipient of CEO's Star Recognition Award
Director Infection Prevention & Control/ Sepsis
Baptist Health South Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and performance improvement of the Infection Control & Prevention and Sepsis programs
- Reports to the Director of Quality and the Chief Medical Officer
- Responsible for ensuring hospital compliance with regulatory infection prevention standards from Joint Commission, CDC, NHSN, APIC, OSHA, etc
- Responsible for continuous review of hospital policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices
- Responsible for coordination of activities to eradicate healthcare associated infections
- Responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing adherence of sepsis program protocols and therapies
- Collaborates with the sepsis coordinator and hospital staff to provide multidisciplinary care to patients with a diagnosis of sepsis
- Accomplishments included: Established Infection Prevention program with training and mentorship of 3 novice IP’s
- Realized double digit reductions across all HAI’s i.e
- 72% Reduction in CLABSI’s
- Achieved Top 10% in CMS Sepsis bundle compliance.
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for coordination of the day to day duties of the Infection Prevention program for Emory Healthcare’s 400-bed acute care hospital
- Responsible for program coordination, surveillance, state and NHSN reporting, risk reduction, outbreak control, education, and project management
- Conducting Infection control risk assessment and planning for new construction and renovation, environment of care rounds, Quality Improvement and Risk Reduction, and development of policies & procedures
- Chairs the Infection Prevention Committee and serves as subject matter expert for HAI committees
- Reports to the Director of Quality and System Director of Infection Prevention
- Accomplishments included: Standardized system- wide high-Level disinfection processes exceeding TJC standards
- Creation of SSI Prevention bundle and SSI surgeon report cards
- Implemented equipment tagging program to delineate clean/dirty recognized as best practice during TJC triennial hospital survey.
Infection Preventionist
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducts investigations of disease outbreaks, detects and analyzes healthcare-associated infection data using epidemiological principles and statistical methods to identify trends and risk factors
- Reporting of healthcare associated infections, NHSN surveillance data, and state mandated reportable diseases and conditions
- Conducts interdisciplinary rounds, surveillance, and audits to identify and address infection control concerns
- Provides consults to medical staff on referrals to infection control
- Interpretation of microbiology reports including drug sensitivity in order to identify, document, and isolate infectious conditions
- Screening of new admissions diagnoses, microbiology culture results, isolation orders
- Performed literature reviews, post-discharge surveillance, catheter surveillance, environmental rounding
- Quality/performance improvement activities, and emerging infectious disease training activities
- Led Ebola preparedness PPE donning and doffing training exercise to staff nurses
- Accomplishments Included: Created quality compliance tool for universal MRSA decolonization protocol
- IP Chair for Medical-Clinical Practice Improvement Team
- IP Chair for Nursing Practice Forum.
Education
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Environmental & Occupational Health
East Carolina University – Brody School of Medicine
Greenville, NC04.2025
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Infection Control
University of South Florida- College of Public Health
Tampa, FL05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Florida- College of Public Health
Tampa, FL12.2014
Skills
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills
- Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
- Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Fluent in English, Creole, French
Certification
- CPHQ- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), Nov. 2019
- CIC - Certification in Infection Control (CBIC), Mar. 2018
- CPH - Certification in Public Health (NBPHE), May. 2017
- CEID - Certification in Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, May. 2017
Affiliations
- CEPH – Liberty University-Community Advisory Board - Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
- CBIC – Certification Board of Infection Control – Long Term Care Committee
- GIPN – Georgia Infection Prevention Network
- APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control
- Georgia-EID - Georgia Emerging Infectious Diseases
Additional Experience
- Histology Assistant, Tampa General Hospital – Surgical Pathology | Nov. 2014 – Mar. 2016
- Pediatric Research Assistant, 17th Davis Pediatric Clinic, Tampa, FL | Dec. 2013 – Sept. 2014
- Wellness Assistant, MDC Wolfson Health and Wellness Center, Miami, FL | Apr. 2011 – Mar. 2012
Timeline
Corporate Director Infection Prevention
Centra Health System
06.2022 - Current
Consultant- Infection Preventionist
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
Consultant – Infection Prevention
NYC Health+ Hospitals
09.2020 - 09.2021
Director Infection Prevention & Control/ Sepsis
Baptist Health South Florida
07.2018 - 09.2020
Infection Prevention Coordinator
Emory Healthcare
08.2017 - 07.2018
Infection Preventionist
Tampa General Hospital
03.2016 - 08.2017
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) - Environmental & Occupational Health
East Carolina University – Brody School of Medicine
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Infection Control
University of South Florida- College of Public Health
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of South Florida- College of Public Health