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Southern HealthCare Management

NY · On-site

Responsibilities Of An Infection Prevention Control Officer * Be responsible for administering the Infection Prevention and Control Program in a long-term care and short-term rehabilitation / sub ...

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Infection Control Officer

Peridot, AZ · On-site

Infection Prevention and Control Position Summary: The Infection Control Officer at Athena Medtech is a critical leadership role responsible for the comprehensive implementation, continuous ...

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What is the difference between Infection Prevention Control Officer vs Infection Control Nurse?

AspectInfection Prevention Control OfficerInfection Control Nurse
CredentialsCertification in infection prevention, relevant healthcare qualificationsRegistered nurse license, infection control certification
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, public health agenciesHospitals, clinics, healthcare settings
Employer & IndustryHealthcare organizations, government health departmentsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Primary FocusDeveloping policies, overseeing infection prevention programsImplementing infection control practices, staff training

Both roles focus on infection prevention but differ in scope. Infection Prevention Control Officers often develop policies and oversee programs, while Infection Control Nurses focus on direct implementation and staff education within healthcare settings.

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Infection Prevention / Control Coordinator

Sun Valley, CA • On-site

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Infection Prevention / Control Coordinator

As a healthcare professional in an ever changing labor market, you are making an important choice about where to begin or continue your career. In exploring the options available, you will want to consider Pacifica Hospital of the Valley. We are a small hospital with HEART, serving the San Fernando Valley community. Pacifica Hospital of the Valley provides our patients with quality healthcare, in a compassionate, friendly and healing environment.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

INFECTION PREVENTION / CONTROL COORDINATOR

Through interdisciplinary and collaborative actions, the INFECTION PREVENTION / CONTROL COORDINATOR is responsible for promoting and implementing infection prevention and control practices and compliance with regulatory agency requirements as well as surveillance, prevention and control of infections within the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Key player in planning, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of Infection Prevention and Control Program goals, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Reports communicable diseases and supporting laboratory data to the local, state and national health departments as required.
  • Facilitates meeting applicable regulatory requirements through monitoring and reporting infection trends.
  • Participates in epidemiological investigations of significant clusters of infection above established standards and of unusual isolates.
  • Interacts with Occupational/Employee health to institute and maintain control measures pertaining to health care work exposures.
  • Provides in-service education (departmental, general orientation, annual review and as needed).
  • Participates in the develop and review of Infection Prevention and Control Standards of Care and Hospital Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field OR (4) years of experience in a directly related field. Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, environmental health, microbiology or other public health related filed preferred.
  • Certification in Infection Control preferred.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience as an Infection Control Professional in an acute care environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of microbiology, laboratory procedures, aseptic technique and epidemiological techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to comprehend and utilize scientific data and statistical techniques / methods; screen data results for variations and/or errors, function as liaison, instructor, consultant and coordinator with Hospital departments.
  • Previous experience with acute care Quality Improvement programs preferred.
  • Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication (verbal/written) skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written); Must be able to deal tactfully with patients, physicians and staff.

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