Oversees infection prevention and control programs to improve employee and patient safety by: directing and prioritizing epidemiological investigations and simulations of significant clusters of infection or serious communicable disease concerns as a part of prevention, surveillance, and outbreak management; coordinating, developing, and maintaining significant outbreak containment protocols and efforts; and consulting with Administration on infection control implications of architectural design, renovation, and construction. Oversees patient safety programs and initiatives by: directing significant event management and response to safety hazards, accidents, incidents, threats, and significant events; and collaborating with executive management and external personnel to develop patient care and satisfaction programs which aim to improve patient flow, clinical support, patient services, and seamless transition of care.