Infection Prevention Supervisor
AdventHealth Orlando
Carrigan Hayes is a Certified Infection Control (CIC) professional with a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of North Florida. As an Infection Prevention Supervisor at AdventHealth Orlando, she leads infection prevention efforts for adult oncology services, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and improving patient safety.
With experience at institutions like Duke University Hospital and Baptist Health - Jacksonville, Carrigan has conducted epidemiological investigations, developed infection control policies, and led education initiatives for healthcare workers. She specializes in healthcare-associated infection surveillance, outbreak response, and data-driven prevention strategies.
Carrigan's contributions to the field have earned her the Diversey APIC Scholarship, recognizing her innovative approach to hand hygiene compliance. She has presented research at national conferences and co-authored publications on infectious disease prevention and public health.
Dedication to advancing infection prevention, Carrigan continues to drive research, collaboration, and education to enhance healthcare safety and quality.