Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions
Surveillance – Conducts surveillance for healthcare associated infections and epidemiologically significant organisms as specified in the Infection Prevention Plan. – Utilizes current NHSN definitions and applies them consistently. – Collects, aggregates and analyzes data. – Accurate NHSN data input – Consistently and proficiently runs validation reports through NHSN – Participate in internal and external validation of data – Confirms and investigates potential clusters and outbreaks – Participates in environment of care (EOC) rounds and oversees IP-related corrective actions. – Facilitates activities to ensure compliance with Hand Hygiene and Isolation Compliance Reporting and Communicating – Maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. – Maintains accurate surveillance records and enters data into repositories. – Reports diseases to local and state public health authorities as required by law. – Submits internal and external data according to established deadlines. – Analyzes information to develop knowledge for appropriate dissemination. Education – Develops and delivers staff education programs. – Provides patient and family education of infection prevention practices as requested by clinical caregivers. – Provides Infection Prevention orientation for hospital team members. – Leadership – Collaborates with Manager to review and implement system policies and procedures. – Utilizes resources to respond to the questions and needs of the organization. – Maintains regulatory and accreditation compliance. – Collaborates with Employee Health regarding healthcare worker exposure and illness prevention. – Assists Manager in annual risk assessment, goal development and surveillance plan evaluation. – Contributes to the evaluation of new products.
Required Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree Public Health, Microbiology, or other Healthcare related field. Required or Master’s Degree Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)
Cert in Infection Control 1.00 within 2 years Required
Additional Licenses And Certifications
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 2 years experienced in healthcare setting Required and Minimum 1 year experience in infection prevention practice Preferred
Required Minimum Skills
Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent teamwork and relationship building. Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of epidemiology, surveillance, data collection and analysis. Personal time management skills are required.
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