Infection Control Consultant

What is an Infection Control Consultant?

HAIs can cost an organization hundreds of thousands in reduced reimbursement and in public relations damage to its brand. Infection Control Consultants provide recommendations to prevent and minimize infections which are critical to patient safety, and the overall health of an organization.

Business Opportunities: 

The opportunities available for Infection Control Consultants are plentiful following the COVID-19 pandemic. Both healthcare and non-healthcare organizations require support to implement and enforce post pandemic and general infection control protocols.   

Infection Control Consultants have the option to work as independent consultants and start his/her own firm or be hired into an existing consulting firm. 

Opportunities are available in various industries as OSHA and the CDC have infection control guidelines for a variety of industries. 

Revenue Potential: 

The compensation varies for Infection Control Consultants and is directly aligned with the project scope, organizational size, and the time and travel devoted to the project.  

Infection Control Consultants have the option to charge by the hour or by the value of the project. Hourly fees can range from $250 to $1K/hour. Project based fees can range from $10,000 to millions per project. 

The income potential is limitless.

Business Outlook:

Opportunities for Infection Control Consultants are immense with the option to partner with various types of  healthcare facilities or non-healthcare companies seeking infection control expertise. 

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