Director of Infection Control
3 weeks ago
The Director Infection Control directs the management, planning, development, implementation, evaluation/continuous improvement of the infection prevention and control program across entire care continuum. Collaborates with and makes recommendations to the medical center and the facility leadership team to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and assures facility-wide and departmental policies and procedures complies with current standards. Conducts regular rounds in all departments to monitor and ensure infection prevention practices are being followed. Collects data and coordinate all required federal, State and other regulatory reporting as required. Prepares monthly statistical data for presentation to hospital committees.
Responsibilities
- Develops and executes Infection Control and Employee Health Services programs under the direction of Sr. Director. Develops, plans and ensures annual employee health and pre-hire requirements are completed. Ensures that HAI, NHSN program and performance data are collected, validated, and reported in a timely and accurate manner. Conducts quarterly Infection Control Committee meetings in collaboration with Medical Director of ICC and all departments. Participates in other committee meetings as required.
- Oversees and ensures all construction projects, EOC, and all applicable departments comply with AIA, ASHRAE, AORM, AAMI, APIC and other regulatory agencies. Partners with all departments with on-going surveillance and monitoring to ensure Infection Control Prevention Plan is observed at all times. Oversees hospital infection control operations, including personnel, benefits, space, and training.
- Supports new strategic initiatives and new clinical program development. Oversees all infection control research and development of improvements in clinical practice. Develops evidence-based practice for planning and delivery of Infection Control Plan. Educates staff on Infection Control Prevention Plan. Mentors staff on epidemiology strategies, ensuring state and federal regulations are met by all departments. Ensures staff competency and in-service education program for all employees related to Infection Prevention and plan.
- Appropriately educates and mentors, and leads/participates in company initiatives, such as employee engagement, to support a team-oriented culture. Acts as a coach and positive role model for staff by establishing and maintaining a safe work environment that fosters positive morale. Responsible for hiring, firing, training, annual performance evaluations and competencies, and disciplinary process.
- Provides leadership within the patient care services area throughout the hospital and/or license, to ensure Infection Control Program is consistent with the mission and vision of the hospital. Demonstrates behavior consistent with the Core Values and supports the strategic plan and goals of the Organization. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills to patients, patient support, MDs, and all members of the healthcare team.
- In collaboration with Department of Public Health, will communicate with all hospitals and include recommendations, developing, managing and surveillance of plans for emerging issues pertaining to Infectious disease disasters. Evaluates, monitors, ensures all applicable PPEs are available throughout the facilities.
- Oversee Infection Control operations in different campuses.
Qualifications
- Five years’ experience in nursing or microbiology or direct or indirect patient care in an acute care setting and training in Infection Control
- Current licensure or CDPH/CDC/NHSN approved Infection Control Training
- Excellent financial skills including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic fiscal planning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Degree in Medicine or equivalent to LVN, RN, or certification as a CLS specializing in microbiology or a Bachelor of Science-Health Administration.
- Master’s Degree in Nursing and/or Public Health
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Fire and Life Safety Card (only in required facilities)Current Licensure as Registered Nurse OR LVN, RN, or certification as a CLS specializing in microbiology or a Bachelor of Science-Health Administration
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