Infection Control Practitioner - 9006 - Algouse - القوز

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Assumes certain duties and responsibilities for Infection Control activities in the hospital under the direction of Infection Control Coordinator and the Infection Control Committee.

Maintains surveillance of all hospital areas and laboratory data related to infection control, including identification of nosocomial infection.

Investigates hospital disease outbreaks, maintains and provides accurate and current records for Infection Control Unit.

Plans and provides hospital-wide education programs in infection control for all staff and participate in orientation programs related to infection control.

• Assume responsibility for the coordination of activities related to Infection Control as directed by Infection Control Specialist.
• Assume responsibility in conjunction with Infection Control Specialist, for the planning and implementation of Infection Control programs for the clinics in keeping with established standards of the clinics and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare organizations.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of in-service education programs directly related to Infection Control for current Center staff and activities related to the new employee orientation program.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of standards for Infection Control on a clinic-wide basis that ensures compliance with JCI, OSHA, CDC, and local MOH regulation.
• Review and evaluate all procedures and policies related to Infection Control and provides interpretation for Head Nurses, other Departmental Managers, and Professional Staff in conjunction with Infection Control Specialist.
• Establish, maintain and evaluate a comprehensive record system for all isolated patients and determines the prevalence of nosocomial infection on a monthly basis.
• Collaborate with the Infection Control specialist  and assist in the development and revision of the Infection Control Policies and Procedures
• Collaborate with appropriate Administrative and Medical Staff in the maintenance of patient care standards that relate to Infection Control.
• Initiate and participate in programs and projects which enhance the mission of Infection Control within the Diaverum Clinics.
• Plan and prepare infection control reports on a monthly, half annual and annual basis which are submitted to the Medical Director, Infection Control Specialist  and the Infection Control Committee, administration and all required departments of Diaverum.
• Review the Quality of environmental cleanliness on a regular basis and report concerns to the Infection Control Coordinator and appropriate Department Head for resolution.
• Investigate significant outbreaks of infection to identify the source of the problem and the resolution in consultation with the Infection Control Specialist and  the Medical Director.
• Ensure that the staff Complies with the standards laid down by the Approved International Accreditation Standards.
• Identifies any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the clinic or standard of service for patients, employees, or visitors and situations that put patients, staff, or visitors at risk for injury or other harm through the chain of command.
• Communicate and fill up any format related to infection control requested by MOH.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses, department managers, occupational health, and other professional/non-professional staff members to provide resource information, resolve infection control problems, and identify new opportunities to improve service and reduce costs.
• Regular meetings with all clinic HN and MD to evaluate, improve and solve infection issues and reported to Infection Control Specialist. 
• Follow up pre-employment health screening of the staff in the clinic.
• Following up on staff and patients serology and vaccination.
• Prepare a comprehensive quarterly report of infections in the clinic and highlights the incidence and prevalence of infections and benchmark between clinics.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills, and abilities.