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Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology

2 months ago

Aiken, United States Aiken Regional Medical Centers Full time
Responsibilities

Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia. Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services.

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The Director of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology will directs the organization's Infection Prevention and Control programs. Assesses regulatory compliance and ongoing IP readiness.   Oversees clinical IP programs while promoting patient safety.  Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) surveillance, analysis, reporting, and recording activities as well as setting standards and evaluating compliance for practices that are associated with the prevention and control of health care associated infections. The goal is to provide a safe environment through the prevention of infection in patients, families, employees, and visitors.    The employee in this position will have clinical authority over the infection prevention and control program, which includes the daily management of infection prevention and control activities, developing and implementing policies governing control of infections and communicable diseases.  The employee in this position is also responsible for developing a system for identifying, reporting, investigating, and controlling infections and communicable diseases.  Duties also include providing education to multiple groups internal and external to the organization, as well as routine and special focus monitoring activities. Responsible for the formulation and communication of Infection Prevention  policies in compliance with accrediting agency standards (TJC, CMS); regulatory agencies standards (EPA,  FDA, OSHA) and guidelines of governmental agencies (CDC/DHQP, NCIRD-ACIP, DHS) and professional organizations (AAMI, AHRQ, AIA, AORN, APIC, IDSA, SHEA).  This position is responsible for the oversight of the Infection Control program and practices for the Acute Hospital, Behavioral Health Hospital, Surgery Center of Aiken, and various outpatient clinics associated with the hospital as well as the Freestanding Emergency Department(s).

Duties:

  • Directs an evidence-based data driven infection prevention and control program at the system level. Responsible for establishing mission, vision, planning, assessment, and leadership in the areas of prevention and control of infections. Assures compliance with infection prevention related regulatory, accreditation standards and quality/performance improvement. Oversees the collections and analysis of infection data which drives the IP program.            
  • Serves as a resource to stakeholders on issues regarding infection prevention and control.
  • Performs, in collaboration with the Infection Prevention Committee, an annual Infection Prevention Risk Assessment and develops a system-wide Infection Prevention and Control Program Plan.
  • Provides facilitation of hospital Infection Control program, to include trending data, performing focus studies, and maintaining documentation of activities to include the ICP Committee Meetings.
  • Provides administative direction and organization for all epidemic investigations related to healthcare-associated or community acquired infections and/or occupational exposures, in order to assure necessary patient safety and risk management practices ae addressed following current evidence-based approaches and regualtory requirments.
  • Develops, revises, and/or reviews all department-specific and hospital-wide Infection Control policies at designated intervals.
  • Develops written policies and procedures that describe the types of surveillance carried out to monitor the rates of infections, the system used to collect and analyze data, and activities to prevent and control infection.            
  • Oversees and/or completes the reporting process to the CDC NHSN of healthcare associated infections.
  • Provides education to associates, medical staff, and community agencies regarding disease-specific guidelines, policies, and practices.
  • Collaborates with Human Resources and Employee Health Services in investigation of occupational exposures to communicable diseases and in design/development of infection prevention programs.
  • Collaborates with Information Technology Department regarding implementation of automated surveillance technology (Cerner - Infection Control Module) for identification of healthcare associated infection.                  
  • Oversees and/or completed the analysis, interprets and disseminates specific data on healthcare associated infections to key stakeholders. Collaborates with  key stakeholders to devise evidence based prevention programs and corrective action plans as needed.                     
  • Provides administrative direction on matters related to environmental contamination remediation (e.g. water intrusion/damage) to support infection prevention and control for the safety of patients ahd healthcare personnel, in collaboration with other departments as appropriate to the event.            
  • Utilizes laboratory support, particularly microbiological and serological to collect data and review/analyze information.
  • Monitors the effects of intervention strategies on infection rates and supports a culture of zero HAIs along with zero tolerance for non-compliance with best practices.
  • Serves as a liaison between regulatory agencies with regard to reporting of cases/ outbreaks of communicable disease to medical staff, S.C. DHEC as mandated by S.C. Code of Laws, Center for Disease Control as appropriate and the implementation of control strategies (epidemiology).
  • Collaborates with Emergency Management and external agencies in designing and executing the Epidemic/Bioterrorism Response Plan.
  • Provides consultation regarding the purchase of all equipment and supplies used for sterilization, dis-infection, and decontamination purposes.            
  • Periodically reviews and makes recommendations regarding cleaning agents used throughout the hospital.
  • Participates in hospital pre-construction and construction meetings to facilitate maintained Infection Control policies and practices.
  • Participates in various community or hospital committees, patient care conferences, and other dept.-specific activities as appropriate.
  • Participation in occasional travel to attend educational opportunities or other hospital related activities.

Benefit Highlights

  • Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
  • Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
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Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:          

Education requirements:                    Bachelors Degree required (Nursing, Public Health, Microbiology), Master's Degree preferred in appropriate field (Nursing, Education, Microbiology, Public Health, etc); Minimum of 3 years in Infection Prevention or 5 years hospital experience with demonstrated infection control knowledge of various clinical specialties.                                         

Work experience requirements:         Minimum of 3-5 years hospital experience with demonstrated experience in  infection control prevention in various clinical specialties.                                                 

Required licenses/ certifications/courses                   National certification in Infection Control preferred or obtained within 2 years.                                              

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:                    Must have current understanding of The Joint Commission, OSHA, and state/federal regulatory body guidelines and standards; must have understanding of transmission-based disease process.  Must possess excellent oral, written and analytical skills.  Effective problem solving, conflict management and organizational skills.  Clinical competence and the ability to establish respect and rapport with peers, staff, physicians, and administration. Understanding of data collection, analyzing data and benchmarking tools; computer skills.  

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