Gary Hodges
Senior Infection Preventionist @University of Utah Health
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Infection Preventionist @University of Utah Health
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Infection Preventionist, and key member of the Infection Prevention and Control Department. • Responsible for the facility’s activities aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) by ensuring that sources of infections are isolated to limit the spread of infectious organisms. Systematically collects, analyzes, and interprets health data in order to plan, implement, evaluate, and disseminate appropriate public health practices. Conducts educational and training activities for healthcare workers through instruction and dissemination of information on healthcare practices.• Active membership in the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) – National Chapter, Utah Chapter. • Areas of Responsibility: Hospital Construction Program; Facilities and Engineering; Flood Assessment; Environmental Services; Linen and Laundry Services; Nutritional Care Services; Tuberculosis Surveillance; Infection Control Policies, Guidelines, Procedures and Plan; Acute Internal Medicine Unit; Inpatient Psychiatric Ward Unit; Mental Health Inpatient/Outpatient Hospitals; Volunteer Services; Religious Services; Sustainability Services; Patient Transport and Valet Services, Sterile Processing; Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure.
EDUCATION
Community College of the Air Force
Aviation Maintenance Technology
University of Utah
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
University of Utah
Bachelor's degree, Health Society and Policy
LSU Shreveport
Master's degree, Healthcare Administration
ABOUT GARY HODGES
Service-oriented healthcare professional, MHA experienced, and U.S. Air Force Veteran…
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