About Nancy Hoyt
Here are some highlights of Nancy's Career:
Education
- B.A. Biological Sciences University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1979
- M.A. Healthcare Administration, Central Michigan University 1983
Certification in Infection Control, C.I.C 1983-2018
- Recognized certification of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
- Distinguished as the longest continually certified Infection Preventionist in Maryland
- Let's Wash those Hands and Let's Wash Washington Clean!
Professional Experience
Healthcare:
Infection Control Officer for the Maryland Institute of EMS Services (MIEMSS) 1976-1989
Primary responsibilities included the oversight of both the R. Adams Cowley, M.D. Shocktrauma Critical Care Units and inpatient specialty care units at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) and the Statewide EMS Services. The Field Services Division of MIEMSS was separated from UMMC in 1991. Nancy received awards for “For her time, leadership, and expertise in developing infection control guidelines for prehospital care providers” from the Emergency Medical Services Council of MIEMSS. This was for the development of the educational program “AIDS: A Guide for EMS”. While she was at MIEMSS, Nancy used her skills as an epidemiologist and a clinical research associate to investigate healthcare-associated infections and infection risks among critically ill and emergency medical patients. As a result she was the author or co-author of 8 book chapters in medical and nursing textbooks, 16 original articles in medical and nursing journals, and 25 clincial research papers presented at both national and international medical meetings.
Maryland Department Health and Mental Hygiene, Division Chief, Sexually Tranmitted Disease (STD) surveillance and HIV Partner Counseling and Referral Services. 1999-2002
Some of the responsibilities included: administrative and fiscal management the Division; Multi-million federal grant procurement and awarding and oversight of Unified Grant Awards to Local Health Departments, directing epidemiologic investigations, developing collaborative partnerships with other State agencies and Departments, and community based organizations; development of education and training programs.Principle Investigator and procurement grant writer for major federally funded public health initiatives including: control of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia; Syphilis Elimination Projects, Infertility Prevention through participation in the Region III Chlamydia projects, and HIV Partner Counseling and Referral Services.
Information Technology (IT)
KiyoInc President, sole owner Severna Park, Maryland 1995-present
As a well experienced Infection Preventionist, Nancy Hoyt has developed specialized infection control programs in a variety of clinical settings. These settings have ranged from critical care and emergency medical services to ambulatory surgical centers and free-standing clinics. Programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of the patient populations served by our clients. Needs-assessments are based upon the type of patient care provided by the client, the characteristics of the patient populations, the physical environment of the facility, level of education of the facility staff, mechanisms to monitor and analyze the quality of care, the identification of infection risk and hazards to patient and staff, and compliance with all federal, state, and industry accreditation agencies' laws and regulations. As an independent consultant, Nancy Hoyt offers clients short and long term infection control solutions. Assignments included site review, data analysis, education and training, and working with all levels in the organization. Programmatic assessments included the evaluation of existing policies and procedures to assure compliance with State and federal law and regulation, integration of ever-evolving healthcare standards of care, and innovations in clinical practice guidelines. She has developed in-house infection surveillance mechanisms based upon the information technology system used by the organization. These surveillance systems incorporate clinical baselines and triggers that can alert clients and staff to the identification and development of infection risks, identify outbreaks, and establish epidemiologic baselines within their patient population. Nancy Hoyt has applied principles and practice of epidemiology to a variety of non-healthcare situations to identify emergent problems and patterns of behavior amongst the populace and real social networking patterns within community settings. She is trained in Geographic Information Surveillance (GIS) as a programmer, analyst, and cartographer. Nancy Hoyt has applied her skill and knowledge of text-analytics, data mining, and pattern recognition in a variety of non-healthcare projects in both private industry and Federal agencies. She has utilized her domain expertise to design interactive websites for ecommerce, education & training, and evaluation of quality assurance measures with an organization. Over the course of Nancy Hoyt's career she has prepared and given testimony for or against various Legislative and Regulatory Healthcare initiatives on behalf of a variety of public agencies and private sector healthcare professionals and business organizations.
H & H Research:Co-Owner, Alexandria, VA, 1983-1993
Nancy Hoyt was the primary epidemiologist, applications designer, and data analyst.
Here are some of her projects:
Designed and evaluated information systems developed specifically for epidemiology, surveillance systems, quality management, risk identification and loss prevention for mainframe and microcomputers. Managed complex multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts and projects. These responsibilities included the conceptual design involving background research, feasibility studies with appropriate end-user clients, securing funding and sponsors, and data analysis. The deployment phase of these projects included the development and execution of marketing strategies, writing proposals, and evaluating grant applications. Operational management included defining manpower capacity, ensuring adequate staffing levels and competence, fiscal management, and evaluation of the technical progress of the project. Major projects included contractual agreements with Several Government Consulting firms:
Developed a large scale database of persons, places, and events using Oracle 7. This GIS database tabulated and tracked the movements of people on electronic maps so that a picture could be developed of demographic trends. This GIS database was used to predict future movements as well as report on current utilization of services.
Developed a distributed computer system to track the 50,000 ocean going commercial ships on the high seas. This was a multi-year, multi-million dollar project funded by a consortium of government agencies. A key function of the system was the ability to identify problem areas worldwide such as piracy on the high seas, drug trafficking, and the transport of embargoed goods. This application drew upon the model of disease outbreaks and used epidemiological techniques to identify and highlight problem areas: the transshipment of military arms, treaty violations, contraband smuggling masquerading as commercial activities. Nancy Hoyt applied data analysis techniques used to find unsafe practices in a large hospital to solving the GIS problem of finding that one freighter that carries contraband. In 1992, Nancy received an award for her “Outstanding Leadership and Project Management “For advancing technical solutions and promoting a cooperative work environment among federal agencies” - Scientific and Technical Analysis Corporation - Fairfax, Virginia
Developed a computerized system for microbiology lab automation. This was a multi-million dollar project to upgrade a commercial application for the IBM computer. The application design included a computer interface for MR-600 microtiter reader and IBM PC. This could be customized for determining the effectiveness of antibiotics for treatment of bacterial and fungal infections. The application could be adapted to determine both the Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) and Minimum Bacteriocidal Concentrations (MBCs) for antimicrobial agents.
Fashion and Texile Industries
Kiyo Design, inc Owner, Annapolis, MD 1995 - 2003
Developed a niche market, specialty sewing brick-and-mortar retail fabric and mail-order store. This business provided supplies and technical support to those who have interests or professions in couture dressmaking, heirloom sewing, smocking, doll costuming, ecclesiastical embroidery, period and historic costuming, fine hand sewing, and model ship rigging. As the owner, her responsibilities included technical expertise, designing advertising and marketing strategies, client database development, identifying and developing procurement contracts for both imported and domestic goods and services. Following the 2001 9/11 attacks, this business was adversely impacted due to the direct destruction of the World Trade Centers and the consequences of the attacks on businesses in New York City and upper New Jersey. This brick and mortar enterprise ended in September 2003 due to the physical damage caused by hurricane Isabel, however, Kiyo Design is still operating on a limited basis designing and producing Christening gowns, children's, garments, and specialty sewing clients on an appointment only basis. The business is presently being converted to an e-commerce entity under the name of “Sew Fine Fabrics”
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