Infection Prevention Specialist

About the role

The purpose of the Infection Prevention Specialist is to support the implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections. Primary responsibilities include surveillance, collaboration with front-line clinicians to provide education, consultation, and coaching for the facilitation of quality improvement work.

Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation of evidence-based practices to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Surveillance, collaboration with front-line clinicians to provide education, consultation, and coaching for the facilitation of quality improvement work.
• Collaborates with leadership to facilitate corrective action strategies for infection prevention.
• Compiles, analyzes and interprets surveillance data to determine: a.) the prevalence of pathogens and trends in infections per unit, b.) if standards/thresholds are met, and c.) to isolate causes of patterns when identified.
• Prepares and presents infection control data and reports to the Infection Control Committee and other stakeholders.
• Monitors environment through rounding and observes associate activities for the purpose of detecting possible infection hazards and to evaluate compliance with standards set by the Infection Control Committee.
• Maintains communication with department directors/managers/supervisors to verify information relevant to infection prevention and control.
• Remains current and up to date on developments in Infection Prevention and Control and incorporates advances into professional activities when practicable.
• Supports/leads and/or participates in root cause analyses related to infection prevention and control.

Requirements

• General Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, or higher in nursing or healthcare related field required.
• Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare setting.