*Schedule and act as the Chairperson of the Infection Control Committee, meeting regularly.
*Conduct daily rounds on the nursing units to monitor compliance with infection control policy and procedure.
*Identify infection control problems and recommend corrective action.
*Collect and report on data as related to infections, such as UTI, URI, eye infections, skin infections etc.
on a monthly basis.
*Investigate and monitor HAI.
*Coordinate the infection prevention program to maintain compliance within CDC recommendations and state and federal regulations.
*Work in conjunction with the Nursing Administration on joint projects, some of which may not be infection control related.
*Work in conjunction with other disciplines to effectively manage employee health care issues.
*Provide assistance and guidance to the nursing units and employees on the importance of adhering to Standard Precautions.
*Serve as a resource to all departments and personnel.
*Create interdisciplinary communications to facilitate improved resident care and safety.
*Communicate with physicians as needed to improve care of residents.
*Monitor infection control practices and employee compliance, providing education to staff as needed.
*Initiate follow-up on employee/resident exposures to communicable diseases.
*Round on the nursing units to act as an additional resource person as needed; such as assisting with IV’s, drawing blood, assisting with medical charts and orders, evaluating emergency situations.
*Attend meetings as directed by the DON.
*Prepare routine reports for the DON, ADON and/or Administrator.
*Report communicable diseases to the state as required by law.
*Assist with counseling of nursing staff as requested.
*Coordinate the Pandemic Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.
*Initiate and maintain infection control policies and procedures.
*Complete documentation either on infection control issues or assisting with required unit documentation.
*Remain familiar with CDC, State and Federal Regulations, to be a resource to the staff.
Other duties as assigned by DON/designee
*Review medication errors of the nursing department and pharmacy; oversee the disciplinary system related to medications errors
*Liaison with various contracted groups as directed by DON, such as pharmacy, therapy or laboratory services.
* Maintain satisfactory attendance, which means six points or less in the attendance and late/leave early tracking systems.
*Have ability to manage stress tolerance, pressure and anxiety
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