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)
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Infection Control Coordinator assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1 Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;
2 Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;
3 Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;
4 Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;
5 Assumes responsibility for detecting and reworking nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis;
6 Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices;
7 Performs epistemological investigation of all significant clusters of infection;
8 Recommends changes to corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Control Manual;
9 Conducts rounds throughout nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal and Care Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the director of nursing and to the Administrator;
10 Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow up medical reviews/PPD’s in accordance with state/federal regulations;
11 Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy;
12 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes, by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
13 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
14 Performs other duties as requested.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1 The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current registered nurse licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing.
2 A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
3 Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and comprehension of the Facility Infection Control Manual are also required.
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