Jessica Alicdan
Infection Preventionist Iv @UC San Diego Health
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WORK HISTORY
Infection Preventionist Iv @UC San Diego Health
San Diego, CA, US
Currently oversee procedural areas utilizing semi-critical and critical medical devices that require high level disinfection and sterilization - Previous lead for hospital onset bacteremia prevention initiatives and surveillance- Experience in developing and implementing surveillance system programs such as PIV and Title 17 reportable - Extensive experience in creating specialized tools using RSS Inspect- Collaborate with facility planners and architects to design floor plans for endoscope reprocessing rooms, ensuring compliance with ANSI/AAMI ST91 standards during pre-construction planning- Conduct observational research to support the advancement of scientific knowledge and practices- Lead training sessions and educational in-services as a subject matter expert in endoscopes and communicable diseases- Provided consultation to skilled nursing facilities in San Diego County to manage COVID-19 outbreaks in 2020- Offered international consultation to Japan and acute care hospitals in Tijuana and Mexicali to control COVID-19 outbreaks from 2020 to 2021
EDUCATION
California State University San Marcos
Bachelor of Science (BS), Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
University of Colorado Denver
Master of Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology
SKILLS
ABOUT JESSICA ALICDAN
I am deeply passionate about infection prevention and clinical epidemiology, with national and international diverse experience across acute care hospitals, ambulatory clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and public health agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. These experiences have fueled my commitment to promoting population health and patient safety as a professional consultant. Currently, I am focused on advancing high-level disinfection and sterilization practices, particularly in the management of endoscopes, to ensure optimal patient care and safety in healthcare settings.Current Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) board position:2025 + 2026 President for California APIC Coordinating Council & President-Elect for San Diego and Imperial County APIC chapterFor fun, I enjoy creating educational content on Instagram:@SomethingInfectious
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