Jizelle Smith, Infection Control Practitioner 

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I’m an established Infection Control Practitioner and healthcare professional, as well as a University of Toronto graduate with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, specializing in Population Health. My career spans diverse healthcare environments, including Diagnostic Imaging, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Mental Health Intensive Care, and Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC).

As an Infection Control Practitioner, I have experience with healthcare-associated infection surveillance and reporting, outbreak prevention and management, ATP testing, infection prevention initiatives, and collaboration with healthcare and public health teams.

My experience across Diagnostic Imaging, ICU, and Mental Health Intensive Care has given me a broad understanding of clinical environments and patient care. Combined with my academic background in Population Health, I bring a unique perspective to infection prevention, patient safety, healthcare quality, and the factors that influence health at both the individual and population level.

I’m passionate about healthcare, professional excellence, and continuous learning. My career reflects a diverse and well-rounded healthcare background, allowing me to contribute across clinical, diagnostic, and infection prevention settings while continuing to make a meaningful impact within the healthcare profession.