Werner Bischoff M.D. Fshea Fidsa
Professor - Internal Medicine, Section on Infectious Diseases @Wake Forest University School Of Medicine
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WORK HISTORY
Professor - Internal Medicine, Section on Infectious Diseases @Wake Forest University School Of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC, US
I am currently serving as the Market Medical Director Infection Prevention and Health System Epidemiology for Advocate Health. I oversee the Infection Prevention programs of an 885 bed tertiary care academic medical center, four affiliated hospitals ranging from 50 beds to 350 beds, and over 400 ambulatory care settings. In my role, I have implemented and assessed the impact of a variety of prevention programs ranging from hand hygiene campaigns, healthcare associated infection prevention initiatives, new isolation approaches, diagnostic stewardship, and patient engagement projects. With the academic background of a medical degree from Germany, board certification in Hygiene and Environmental Medicine (Germany), a Masters in Clinical Epidemiology from Wake Forest University, and a PhD in Epidemiology from UNC Chapel Hill, my work focuses on the practical aspects of Infection Prevention to protect patients, staff, and visitors. I am particularly interested in the transmission dynamics of pathogens. Recent examples of my projects include how SARS-CoV-2, Influenza and other viruses are spread within and between patient rooms and the interruption of airborne transmission of these viruses using face masks and other protective devices. Having provided Infectious Disease, microbiology, and antimicrobial counseling in Germany, I have over three decades of combined experience with the last two decades primarily focusing on Infection Prevention and Epidemiology in the clinical and research environment.
EDUCATION
The University of Göttingen
MD, Medicine
University of North Carolina at
PhD, Epidemiology
Council for Six Sigma Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Board Certified Hygiene and Environmental Medicine
Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Doctor of Medicine - MD
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Master of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research
ABOUT WERNER BISCHOFF M.D. FSHEA FIDSA
Experienced and motivated clinical researcher seeking an opportunity in an established organization of professionals where expertise in health-related research can be utilized and further developed to improve healthcare practices and services.Specialties: Experience in conducting and coordinating all aspects of clinical research projectsExperience with and knowledge of Epidemiology, statistics and advanced research methodologiesExperience with and knowledge of surveillance activities and healthcare associated infections Experience in collaborating with all levels of healthcare and academic professionalsExperience in leading and managing a research team
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