Overview:
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
The Infection Prevention Support Analyst applies analytical, epidemiologic, and informatics methods to clinical, operational, and surveillance data to support infection prevention, patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance across the Yale New Haven Health System. Working under the direction of Infection Prevention leadership, this role independently evaluates complex healthcare
data, identifies infection prevention risks and emerging trends, develops meaningful analyses and reports, and translates findings into actionable recommendations that support strategic decision -making and performance improvement initiatives.
The Infection Prevention Support Analyst serves as a key resource for healthcare -associated infection (HAI) surveillance, regulatory reporting, predictive analytics, dashboard development, outbreak investigation support, and system-wide infection prevention initiatives. The role collaborates closely with Infection Preventionists, clinical leaders, quality teams, operational leadership, information systems, and external agencies to drive data -informed decision making and improve patient outcomes.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities:
- Applies analytical and epidemiologic methods to evaluate infection prevention, quality, safety, and
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Independently analyzes complex clinical, laboratory, surveillance, utilization, and operational datasets to identify infection prevention risks, trends, variation in practice, and opportunities for intervention.
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Develops, maintains, and enhances dashboards, reports, scorecards, data visualizations, and other analytic tools to support Infection Prevention leadership and organizational priorities.
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Performs healthcare-associated infection surveillance activities, including data validation, case review, NHSN reporting, denominator analysis, and outcome measurement.
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Interprets and analyzes surveillance findings and develops meaningful summaries, recommendations, and presentations for infection prevention, clinical, operational, and executive leadership.
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Utilizes electronic health records, data warehouses, surveillance systems, artificial intelligence applications, and business intelligence tools to retrieve, manage, analyze, and present data.
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Supports mandatory reporting requirements for federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory agencies, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and submission within required timelines.
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Conducts statistical analyses and trend evaluations to support performance improvement initiatives, strategic planning, regulatory readiness, and program evaluation.
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Identifies emerging infection prevention risks, epidemiologically significant organisms, and unusual patterns requiring further investigation or intervention.
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Collaborates with Infection Preventionists and operational leaders in outbreak, cluster, and exposure investigations through advanced data analysis, case finding, trend identification, and reporting.
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Supports development and evaluation of evidence-based infection prevention interventions through outcome measurement, process monitoring and effectiveness assessments.
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Provides consultation and analytic support to clinical, quality, patient safety, nursing, physician, and operational teams regarding infection prevention performance indicators and outcome measures.
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Assists in the development of predictive analytics, risk stratification methodologies, and innovative
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Ensures data governance standards, data integrity, and consistency across multiple reporting platforms and information systems.
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Participates in system-wide quality improvement initiatives and utilizes YNHHS performance improvement methodologies to support organizational goals.
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Maintains current knowledge of epidemiology, infection prevention practices, healthcare analytics, statistical methodologies, data visualization technologies, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry trends.
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Performs other related job duties as requested or required.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION
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Associates degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Bachelors degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Nursing, Health Informatics, Data Analytics, Biostatistics, Microbiology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required. Masters degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Data Science, Biostatistics, Nursing, or related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE
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Minimum of two (2) years of healthcare or related experience preferred. Experience in infection prevention, quality, patient safety, or epidemiology preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS
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Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, interpret, and communicate complex healthcare data from multiple sources.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify meaningful trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
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Experience developing reports, dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations for clinical, operational, and executive audiences.
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Knowledge of epidemiologic principles, healthcare-associated infection surveillance methodologies, quality improvement processes, and regulatory reporting requirements.
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Proficiency with electronic health record reporting tools, healthcare analytics platforms, data visualization software, and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with infection prevention surveillance systems, statistical software, artificial intelligence applications , business intelligence tools, and large healthcare datasets preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical findings and recommendations to diverse clinical and operational stakeholders.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and exercise sound professional judgment in a complex healthcare environment.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
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Requires self motivation and independent work in developing analysis and independently making recommendations on analysis results.
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In personal and job-related decisions and actions, consistently demonstrates the values of integrity (doing the right thing), patient-centered (putting patients and families first), respect (valuing all people and embracing all differences), accountability (being responsible and taking action), and compassion (being empathetic).
COMPLEXITY:
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The position will require responding to public health emergencies with rapid turnaround times for communication, initiation and completion of assignments. This position will require prioritization, prompt action, and attention to detail in documentation and data management as multiple investigations will be conducted simultaneously.
Additional Information:
PHYSICAL DEMAND
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The position will require daily use of a computer, telephone/cell phone, and access to a secure internet connection. Involves viewing a computer screen approx. 50-80 percent of the time. The position requires both onsite and telework activities, while complying with all requirements for client confidentiality, records, and data security.
