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ClarkZim
Consultancy Services
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Infection Prevention and Control and Healthcare Quality Services

ClarkZim Consultancy Services provides specialized, healthcare-focused consulting solutions that strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) programs, support regulatory readiness, and improve patient safety across diverse care settings.

Risk Assessment and Analysis

Comprehensive, data-driven evaluations of infection prevention and control (IPC) practices to identify strengths, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement utilizing specific infection prevention and control assessments. Onsite and/or remote support includes a detailed healhtcare facility evaluation and written report of findings and appropriate corrective action plans.

Examples

  • Targeted Infection Prevention and Control Risk Assessments
  • Gap Analysis against CDC, APIC, SHEA, CMS, and The Joint Commission standards
  • Performance benchmarking and compliance tracking

Regulatory and Accreditation Readiness

We provide comprehensive guidance to help healthcare organizations achieve and maintain continuous survey readiness. With deep knowledge of state-specific and national standards, we simplify accreditation processes, support policy and procedure updates, and conduct mock surveys to ensure compliance. ClarkZim Consultancy Services delivers the expertise and strategies needed for consistent regulatory success in Infection Prevention and Control, and Healthcare Epidemiology.

Examples

  • Accreditation Survey Readiness (TJC, CMS, CDPH, OSHA)
  • State-Mandated Compliance Support and Documentation Review
  • Infection Prevention and Control Mock surveys, tracer preparation, and staff readiness sessions

Program Management Development, Support, & Implementation

Strategic development and implementation of comprehensive IPC programs that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards.

Examples

  • IPC Program Plan Development and Annual Goal setting
  • Quality/Performance Improvement Initiatives
  • Water Management Program Plan and Implementation
  • Mandatory Reporting and Surveillance Data Submission (NHSN, CDPH, CMS)

Construction and Renovation Support

Technical infection prevention oversight to mitigate risks associated with construction, renovation, demolition, and general maintenance activities.

Examples

  • Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA)
  • Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA)
  • Environmental monitoring and remediation recommendations

Response and Mitigation

Rapid, coordinated response services for infectious disease outbreaks, exposures, high-consequence infectious disease preparedness, or regulatory citations.

Examples

  • Outbreak Response and Mitigation

Training & Education

Customized education programs to empower staff and leaders with the knowledge and skills to sustain infection prevention excellence.

Examples

  • Departmental and System-wide IPC Training
  • Competency-Based Education Modules

Custom Consulting

Tailored consulting solutions designed to meet the unique operational, regulatory, and strategic needs of your organization.

Examples

  • Strategic Advisory and Interim IPC Leadership Support/Coaching
  • Policy and Procedure Development and/or Manual Development
  • Environmental and Water Microbiology Review, Data Interpretation and Trend Analysis
  • Integration of Microbiology Insights into IPC Practice
  • Field support

Antibiotic Stewardship

Collaboration with antimicrobial stewardship teams to promote responsible antibiotic use and improve patient outcomes.

Examples

  • Program Evaluation and Integration with IPC
  • Staff Education, Tracking, Reporting, and Audit-Feedback Systems
  • CMS Promoting Interoperability Program for Antimicrobial Usage and Resistance (AUR) Reporting

Comprehensive Solutions Tailored to Your Business Needs

ClarkZim Consultancy Services provides a full spectrum of infection prevention and control, regulatory, and patient safety consulting solutions designed to address critical risks, improve performance, and support sustainable healthcare excellence

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Strategic Planning & Business Strategy

In today’s evolving healthcare environment, a clear infection prevention and control strategy is essential. We help organizations define IPC priorities, assess regulatory and operational risks, and develop actionable roadmaps that strengthen compliance, safety, and long-term success.

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Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

Operational inefficiencies can undermine patient safety and compliance. ClarkZim helps streamline IPC workflows, optimize processes, and design systems that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support scalable, sustainable performance across healthcare settings.

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Organizational Development & Change Management

Strong infection prevention programs depend on people, structure, and culture. We support healthcare organizations in building high-performing IPC teams, strengthening governance, and managing change effectively to ensure new practices are adopted and sustained.

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Performance Management & Analytics

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. We help organizations establish meaningful IPC and patient safety metrics, strengthen surveillance and reporting, and use data-driven insights to support informed decision-making and regulatory readiness.

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