Infection Preventionist (RN or LPN

SUMMARY The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the development assessment implementation monitoring and management of the infection prevention program in the facility. The IP will work to identify investigate monitor and report healthcare associated infections and communicable diseases. The IP collaborates with teams and individuals to create educate and sustain infection prevention. strategies as well as provide feedback. The IP conducts ongoing staff training and quality assurance performance improvement monitoring to insure adherence with the organizational standards professional guidelines state and federal regulations. The IP works collaboratively with the leadership team in the development and oversight of the facility Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP). The Infection Preventionist reports to the Director of Nursing DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE Adheres to MIs Policies and Procedures Acts as a role model within and outside of MI Performs duties as workload necessitates. Maintains a positive and respectful attitude Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position Adheres to Department dress code. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Program Management: Develop implement and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program to include policies and procedures for surveillance pandemic preparedness hand hygiene standard precautions employee and resident infection control education employee health out. eak management transmission-based precautions and Antibiotic Stewardship. Establish routine ongoing and systematic collection analysis interpretation and dissemination of surveillance date to identify infections infection risks communicable disease outbreaks and to maintain. or improve resident health status. Utilize nationally recognized surveillance criteria such as but not limited to CDC s National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) or the McGeer criteria to track trends and identify opportunities for improvement based on data analysis. Ensure the ASP program meets all regulatory and reporting requirements. Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served services provided and analysis of surveillance data. Coordinates the facilitys annual infection control risk assessment and reports into QAPI committee. Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan and infection prevention policies and procedures no less than annually and as needed. Conduct surveillance following current and approved definitions of infection and standard methodologies for case identification data collection and reporting. Participates in national collaboratives and external reporting to National Healthcare Network (NHSN) as required. 2. Design and Deliver Education Provide infection prevention education at time of hire no less than annually and when lapses in adherences occur. Acts as subject matter expert and resource within the healthcare center to residents/families partners providers visitors community and public health regarding infection prevention and control measures including identification of infectious disease processes. Create a process for demonstrating competencies following each training activity 3. Regulatory Requirements Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local state and federal levels. Maintain current knowledge with CMS state and federal regulatory agencies and public health guidelines as it relates to infection prevention. 4. Performance Improvement (PI) Participate in interdisciplinary performance and quality improvement process. Serve as a member of the quality assessment and performance improvement committee (QAPI) and reports to the committee on the infection prevention control program on a regular basis 5. Occupational Health Participate in the development/review of occupational health policies and procedures related to infection prevention and control. Reviews the risk of blood borne pathogens OSHA standards and exposure control plan to ensure implementation of best practice for occupational health to decrease the likelihood of exposures to infectious diseases. Develop (or assist with) rates and trends of occupational exposures. i.e. needle stick injuries Develop (or assist with) immunization and screening programs i.e. Influenza and TB Apply work restrictions and recommendations related to communicable diseases or following an exposure consistent with CDC and public health guidance. 6. Monitor resident care practices and develop/maintain resident health program. 7. Participates in the antibiotic stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use. 8. Facility Management Environmental rounding to observe infection control and prevention compliance of general. maintenance plumbing/ventilation food preparation/storage laundry collection/cleaning infectious waste collection/disposal housekeeping/cleaning disinfection/sanitation and equipment cleaning.

Shift: Days

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Infection Preventionist

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