Julie Freshwater MPH PhD

Infection Prevention & Epidemiology at Wilson Health
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Credentials

  • Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials
    Coursera
    Apr, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Understanding Research: An Overview for Health Professionals
    Coursera
    Sep, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certificate of Infection Control
    CBIC (Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.)
    Jan, 2018
    - Oct, 2024
  • VA-BC
    Vascular Access Certification Corporation
    Dec, 2014
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Wilson Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Infection Prevention & Epidemiology
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      Infection Preventionist, epidemiology and Disaster Preparedness position for an independent community hospital serving primarily Shelby County Ohio. Infection Preventionist, epidemiology and Disaster Preparedness position for an independent community hospital serving primarily Shelby County Ohio.

  • Ohio Department of Health
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Contractor COVID 19 Project
      • Apr 2020 - Jun 2022

      Chart abstraction for CDC COVID 19 project. Using EMR from several hospitals reviewed charts, collected data and then entered into RedCap data collection software for hospitalized COVID positive patients in Franklin and surrounding counties. Chart abstraction for CDC COVID 19 project. Using EMR from several hospitals reviewed charts, collected data and then entered into RedCap data collection software for hospitalized COVID positive patients in Franklin and surrounding counties.

  • Soyring Consulting, a Press Ganey Solution
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contractor
      • Mar 2018 - May 2020

      Served as interim Deputy Director of Quality Assurance for large behavioral health hospital. Provided continuity of leadership and was SME for quality improvement process. Reviewed quality indicators and data collection for accuracy and relevance to outcomes. Served as SME in audit of mid-size facility's sterile processing and surgical department. Analyzed data for trends and provided insights for process improvement. Served as interim Deputy Director of Quality Assurance for large behavioral health hospital. Provided continuity of leadership and was SME for quality improvement process. Reviewed quality indicators and data collection for accuracy and relevance to outcomes. Served as SME in audit of mid-size facility's sterile processing and surgical department. Analyzed data for trends and provided insights for process improvement.

  • WV DHHR
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Epidemiologist
      • Jul 2017 - Dec 2017

      Supported CDC national grant to perform assessments of hospital, long term care and state hospital infection prevention programs and antimicrobial stewardship programs. Provide assistance with improvement processes. Lead multidisciplinary committee composed of community thought leaders and professionals. Supported CDC national grant to perform assessments of hospital, long term care and state hospital infection prevention programs and antimicrobial stewardship programs. Provide assistance with improvement processes. Lead multidisciplinary committee composed of community thought leaders and professionals.

  • Pinnacle Biologics, Inc.
    • United States
    • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Medical Science Liaison Oncology
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

      Met with key opinion leaders to discuss scientific data and clinical abstracts on the use of photosensitizing agent and laser. Assisted KOLs on possible treatment plans for lung cancer, esophageal, cholangiocarcinoma and glioblastoma cancers. Provided case support for sales when needed. Supported laser set up, laser fiber choice, calibration of machine and fiber, laser dosage. Compliant with FDA regulations for product. Managed ongoing studies and vetted new study proposals. Met with interventional pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, gastroenterologists and others interested in learning more about Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). Kept current with industry updates and oncology practices

  • PDI
    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Medical Science Liaison Infection Prevention
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2016

      Supported Territory Sales Managers (TSM) through dissemination of scientific, clinical and pertinent research information to potential acute care customers during product meetings. Met with key opinion leaders to discuss scientific data and clinical abstracts during the sales process. Met with key end users to discuss product usage in unit and technical support during transition to new product. Compliant with FDA and EPA regulations for products. Provided scientific and technical assistance with studies and abstract submission. Conducted neutral third-party assessment of infection control practices for facilities. Speaking engagements on pertinent infection control practices and topics for vendors; provides presentations for national and local professional chapter meetings and can present content for continuing education credit.

  • The Ohio Hospital Association
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Infection Prevention Liaison
      • Feb 2012 - Oct 2013

      A consultant on infectious diseases, hospital readmissions and med reconciliation for CMS grant. Analyzed data for areas of improvement in patient care, and provides research capabilities. A consultant on infectious diseases, hospital readmissions and med reconciliation for CMS grant. Analyzed data for areas of improvement in patient care, and provides research capabilities.

  • WV Department of Health and Human Services
    • Influenza Surveillance Epidemiologist
      • Nov 2010 - Feb 2012

      Managed the surveillance program for influenza by enrolling sentinel providers and maintaining database; analyzed data;created and delivered power point presentations for quarterly training on epidemiology and influenza; conducted infectious disease outbreak investigations; assisted with grant writing for CDC funding. Managed the surveillance program for influenza by enrolling sentinel providers and maintaining database; analyzed data;created and delivered power point presentations for quarterly training on epidemiology and influenza; conducted infectious disease outbreak investigations; assisted with grant writing for CDC funding.

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Research Associate for Infectious Diseases Div Ohio State Medical Center
      • Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

      Worked in the infectious diseases division of OSUMC as a graduate research associated. Assisted with data acquisition and analysis on several projects for a grant from the CDC. Focus was on hospital acquired infections and finding algorithms to assist is detecting and preventing HAI's. Research project for dissertation was on multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the intensive care unit in which case-control and case-case-control study methods were used. Worked in the infectious diseases division of OSUMC as a graduate research associated. Assisted with data acquisition and analysis on several projects for a grant from the CDC. Focus was on hospital acquired infections and finding algorithms to assist is detecting and preventing HAI's. Research project for dissertation was on multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the intensive care unit in which case-control and case-case-control study methods were used.

  • The COAD Group
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Health Educator
      • 2004 - 2005

      Educated the public, especially young children on seat belt safety and the use of booster seats; provided car seat installation check ups; provided talks and information on areas of safety: water, railroad crossing, underage drinking and bicycle and helmet use. Assisted with writing grants. Assisted with conference planning and set up. Educated the public, especially young children on seat belt safety and the use of booster seats; provided car seat installation check ups; provided talks and information on areas of safety: water, railroad crossing, underage drinking and bicycle and helmet use. Assisted with writing grants. Assisted with conference planning and set up.

Education

  • The Ohio State University
    PhD, Epidemiology
    2005 - 2010
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    MPH
    2002 - 2004
  • La Roche University
    BA
    1988 - 1989

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