Infection Control Preventionist

Job description

Essential Responsibilities: This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. - Work with clinicians and administrators to improve resident and systems-level outcomes and reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and related adverse events. Evaluates current infection control status, goals, and develop action plan. - Monitors compliance with mandates of accrediting and regulatory agencies related to practices associated with the prevention and control of HAIs. Conducts an annual review of the Infection Prevention and control Program as necessary. - Maintains a system for reporting possible incidents of communicable diseases to local, state and/or national agencies as required. - Monitors and benchmarks healthcare acquired infection rates to implement quality improvement activities designed to improve resident outcomes. Utilizes accurate methodology in the selection, risk adjustment and analysis of indicators. Completes the facility wide assessment to help determine what resources are necessary to care for r...