Manager, Infection Prevention & Control

SUMMARY: The Infection Manager (IP) is responsible for coordinating, overseeing, and managing by identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare-associated infections. The IP Manager collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies. The IP manager works under the direction of the Infection Prevention and Control Director.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE : The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

Actively participates in Quality Improvement assessments. Utilize PI methodology as a means of enacting change.Define the scope of the project and select appropriate PI tools to aid in efficiency, reliability, effectiveness and ensure sustainability of the initiative.

Assists in outbreak (communicable disease) investigation – counsels and provides guidance and resources for outbreak education.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities: Attends all required safety education programs.

Collects and reports data to the Center for Disease and Control (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), Be familiar with infection prevention software and/or other electronic medical records technology. Collaborate with IT to create meaningful electronic reports to enhance infection prevention initiatives.

Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned.

Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels. Facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards.

Consider the financial/safety implications and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures. Use a systematic approach to evaluate costs, benefits, and efficacy. Incorporate fiscal assessments into program evaluations and/or reports, assist in developing and maintaining departmental budgets

Consult and collaborate, as needed, with local, state, and federal public health officials, and community health organizations.

Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data. Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations. Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan as necessary.

Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program, Coordinates active and passive surveillance methodologies.

Develop, interpret, and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.

Ensure that customer needs and expectations are considered in the development of and continuous improvement of processes, products, and services. Monitor and analyze process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability. Participate in PI committees, teams and initiatives as indicated.

Evaluate (critically) research and evidence-based practices and incorporate appropriate findings into routine practice. Integrate evidence-based practices into policies, guidelines, protocols, and educational strategies. Identify barriers for implementation and develop strategies to minimize or remove barriers. Implement strategies to sustain efforts such as audit tools and meaningful feedback.

Involve multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by all stakeholder groups.

Performs supervisory functions, including recruitment, hiring, on-boarding, training, coaching mentoring, task assignment, performance evaluation and progressive conflict resolution Develops and allocates staff resources deemed necessary for program management.

Plans, coordinates, and collaborates with the Chair of the Infection Control Committee, abiding by the Alameda Health System By Laws for Medical Staff.

Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions. Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed. Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards. Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.

Provides infection prevention information and guidance to patient and family members when asked for infection prevention counseling.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Baccalaureate degree in nursing, public health, epidemiology, clinical laboratory science, medical technology, or healthcare related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum Experience : Five years clinical health care experience.

Three years full-time experience Infection Preventionist experience.

Acute care hospital experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications : Certification in Infection Control and Epidemiology by Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC)

If an RN, has active unrestricted license