What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dir Infection Prevention (Dual Facilities) position at KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.?
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsibilities
Director Infection Prevention responsibilities include :
- Managing and planning the development, and implementation of the infection prevention and control program.
- Participating in infection control surveillance and data analysis activities based on sound epidemiological and statistical principles.
- Development, review, and monitoring of policies.
- Consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
- Implementation of changes mandated by regulatory and licensing agencies.
- Application of epidemiological principles, including activities directed at improving patient outcomes.
- Collaborating with other departments.
- Conducting outbreak investigations.
- Infection Control reporting to public health authorities.
- Evaluation of products and procedures.
- Planning and providing educational programs related to Infection Control.
- Oversight responsibility for Infection Control Nurse or other associate within the department (when applicable).
- Provision of high-quality services in cost-efficient manner.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Licensure / Certification
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
AGE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCY
Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to patients of all ages on the continuum of life.
