Infection Control Manager develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Being an Infection Control Manager monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Develops and provides related education to staff. Additionally, Infection Control Manager complies with state, federal and Joint Commission standards relating to infection control. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Infection Control Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Infection Control: Applies handwashing principles during daily work; demonstrates
understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies
with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and
handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the
workplace; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination.
Essential Functions:
Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
• Oversight of the IPCP, which includes, at a minimum, the following elements:
• A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases
for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors, and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement
based upon the facility assessment... and following accepted national standards;
• Written standards, policies, and procedures for the program, which must include, but are not limited to:
• A system of surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they can
spread to other persons in the facility;
• When and to whom possible incidents of communicable disease or infections should be reported;
• Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent spread of infections.
When and how isolation should be used for a resident; including but not limited to:
• The type and duration of the isolation, depending upon the infectious agent or organism involved, and
• A requirement that the isolation should be the least restrictive possible for the resident under the circumstances.
• The circumstances under which the facility must prohibit employees with a communicable disease or infected
skin lesions from direct contact with residents or their food, if direct contact will transmit the disease; and
• The hand hygiene procedures to be followed by staff involved in direct resident contact.
• A system for recording incidents identified under the facility’s IPCP and the corrective actions taken by the facility.
• Personnel must handle, store, process, and transport linens to prevent the spread of infection.
Must perform the following duties and responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the facility leadership and the medical director to develop, implement, and evaluate the annual infection
prevention goals and action plan
• Partner with facility leaders, physicians, and local, state, and national agencies on activities related to infection prevention
• Establish a facility-wide system for the prevention, identification, investigation, and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors, including surveillance designed to identify possible communicable diseases or infections before they spread.
• Conduct outbreak investigations
• Maintain a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state, or national agencies as required
• Oversee the antibiotic stewardship program and monitor residents’ antibiotic use
• Assess the need for, develop, and present IPCP in-service education for individual departments, general orientation, and
annual review as needed; education includes but is not limited to:
• Hand hygiene
• Cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
• Specific direct and indirect care settings
• Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and devices
• Use of isolation/barrier precautions when indicated
• Resident placement, transfer, and discharge
• Environmental hazards
• Use of patient care products and medical equipment
• Resident immunization programs
• Assess the need for, develop, and implement written policies and procedures for infection control, including those for
standard precautions and for transmission-based precautions, including when these should be used, the duration of use, and
the type of precautions needed for an infection or organism
• Enforce policies prohibiting staff with communicable diseases or infected skin lesions from direct contact with residents and
their food, and enforce hand hygiene policies consistent with accepted standards of practices
• Serve as a member of the quality assessment and assurance committee
• Be accountable for surveillance of healthcare-acquired and community-acquired infections for residents, staff, volunteers,
and visitors
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ensure that the facility leaders are informed of
appropriate issues; understand and comply with infection control, safety, and OSHA procedures and regulations
Education/Requirement:
Current State Registered Nurse License with a minimum of 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Good standing in the state registry is required. Completion of infection preventionist certification.
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