Kevin J. Stinson, PhD CIC RMCCM
Fergus,ON
Summary
A driven microbiologist, infection control practitioner, and healthcare leader, with experience integrating and coordinating public health and infection control practices at a health systems level. Coupling a background in infectious disease research and education, epidemiology, and clinical infection control, I am passionate about improving the lives and health of Canadians across the healthcare system.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrated Manager - IPAC
Grand River Hospital & St. Mary's General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Integrated manager for IPAC teams at both St. Mary's General Hospital and Grand Rover Hospitals
- Oversight of a combined 11 infection control practitioners and administrative supports, across three hospital sites and multiple outpatient satellite facilities
- Administrative lead of the Waterloo regional IPAC Hub, providing IPAC education and support services to congregate living organizations in Waterloo Region
Program Manager - Infection Prevention and Control
St. Mary's General Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Manager for team of 3 infection control practitioners, in a 20-bed community hospital providing regional cardiac and thoracic services
- Program Lead for the Waterloo-Wellington IPAC Hub, supporting infection control education and support to congregate care organizations across the region
Infection Control Practitioner
St. Mary's General Hospital
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Clinical service for a community hospital providing regional cardiac and thoracic services for Waterloo-Wellington and surrounding regions
- IPAC lead for development of Infection Control module for electronic health record system, and redevelopment of hospital epidemiology programs
Medical Assistant
Canadian Forces
05.2012 - Current
- Primary reserve medical assistant, providing health service support to exercises and domestic operations
- Experienced in medical planning, development and implementation of infection control policies
- Developed continuing medical education training for health care professionals
Education
Ph.D. - Pathobiology - Infectious Disease
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON2013
Skills
Infection Control
Microbiology
Epidemiology
Research and Education
Data Analytics
Computer Programming
Certifications and Continuing Education
Board Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
Certification Board of Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology | 2020
Infection Control and Prevention
Queens University | 2017
Registered Microbiologist (RMCCM)
Canadian College of Microbiologists | 2015
Select committee experience
Chair, Transformation and Innovation Steering Committee
St. John Council for Ontario | June 2021 - Present
Board Director
St. John Council for Ontario | June 2020 - June 2024
IPAC Specialist, COVID-19 Response Task Force
St. John Council for Ontario | February 2020 - June 2023
Regional IPAC Lead, COVID-19 Response
Waterloo-Wellington Regional COVID-19 Committees | March 2020 - April 2022
Timeline
Integrated Manager - IPAC
Grand River Hospital & St. Mary's General Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Program Manager - Infection Prevention and Control
St. Mary's General Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2024
Infection Control Practitioner
St. Mary's General Hospital
05.2018 - 12.2021
Medical Assistant
Canadian Forces
05.2012 - Current
Ph.D. - Pathobiology - Infectious Disease
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Guelph
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