Hospital Infection Control Coordinator

Overview

• Coordinate infection prevention and control activities within a healthcare setting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Perform patient rounds and environmental assessments to identify and mitigate infection risks effectively.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to investigate outbreaks and exposures, implementing corrective measures promptly.
• Educate staff, patients, and families on infection prevention policies and best practices to promote safety.
• Support quality improvement initiatives related to infection control and hospital benchmarking efforts.
• Utilize analytical skills to perform surveillance activities and report communicable diseases to health authorities.
• Assist in implementing performance improvement projects and infection prevention strategies effectively.
• Ensure adherence to accreditation standards and regulatory requirements in infection control practices.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct daily patient rounds and environmental assessments to monitor infection control practices.
• Collaborate with infection prevention staff to perform surveillance and reporting activities.
• Investigate and manage infection exposures and outbreaks within the healthcare facility.
• Educate healthcare personnel on infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Advise on matters related to infection prevention and control for hospital departments.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and infection prevention projects effectively.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements in infection control.
• Utilize computer skills for statistical analysis and rate calculations related to infection control.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams and external authorities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related healthcare field required.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) required; must pass exam within 12 months if in process.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in infection control; 2 years preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for infection prevention activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to educate and collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including statistical analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage projects and implement performance improvement initiatives.
• Physical ability to perform clerical and administrative tasks in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for infection control.