Tech_Eval_Criteria_for_CCSQ-393-2015-0280.doc

Infection Control and Prevention Consultant

Technical Evaluation Criteria

· The individual must be a Certified Infection Control (CIC) Preventionist.

· Has significant clinical infection prevention experience;

· Has national recognition as an expert in the field of care and services in infection control and prevention;

· Leadership in a State infection control program

· Clinical expertise in nursing home care and experience with Survey & Certification processes, regulations, interpretive guidelines and surveyor training courses for nursing homes that reflect the provisions outlined in the Affordable Care Act.

· In-depth expertise in CMS policies and procedures, Regional Office policies and practices, and Nursing Home Survey Processes.

· Extensive epidemiology knowledge and experience;

· Skills to collect, interpret, manage, and report nursing home infection rate data;

· Substantial collaborative relationships with the CDC, advocacy groups, provider and physician communities, and other key stakeholders;

· Experience in collecting, interpreting, managing, and reporting data to internal and external customers, staff, and other stakeholders.

· Superior analytical, writing skills and presentation experience. Demonstrated experience as a speaker on Survey and Certification policies and procedures.

· Demonstrated ability to achieve delivery of comprehensive, written products within tight time frames.

06/29/2015