1. Establish standard methods of care, utilizing evidenced based practice and best standards practice.
2. Establish , implement and maintain infection control and employee health orientation programs, alongside the departmental directors, throughout the facility
3. Responsible for policies and procedures within the organization related to infection control.
4. Responsible for policies and procedures within the organization related to employee health.
5. Will develop, alongside Human Resources, policies and procedures for pre-employment and on-boarding processes for employees
6. Will be responsible for all pre-employment testing and vaccination processes, annual N95/TB/ Influenza testing and/or vaccinations, and the management of potential blood exposures, employee illnesses and disease outbreaks
7. Responsible for coordinating the infection control program which includes surveillance; analysis of data; submission of data and developing reports, policies and procedures
8. Use epidemiological principles and statistical methods to design, implement and evaluate infection prevention and control strategies.
9. Provides consultation and education to staff, physicians and community leaders in respect to Infection Prevention & Control
10. Coordinate with the Infection Prevention and Control Committee to determine the direction of surveillance activities and actively evaluate effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Plan annually
11. Notify the Parish and/or State Health Department of any reportable diseases, adhering to all internal county and state procedures.
12. Participate in infection prevention education of all employees during orientation and annually thereafter, including classes in infection prevention and control practices and employee health.
13. Ensure the infection prevention and control procedures meet CMS, State, APIC and CDC regulations, standards or guidelines.
14. Organize Infection Prevention and Control Committee meetings and maintain all meeting minutes
15. Any other duties assigned as needed to help drive our Mission and abide by our organizations values.
