What are the responsibilities and job description for the WVU-Hand Hygiene Observer -80121 position at WVU Medicine?
Performs direct observation of patient care and support staff to evaluate for completion of proper hand hygiene following established policies and procedures. Submits data collected using a secure web application for compilation and feedback to departments. Supports the efforts to improve patient safety and infection prevention by providing data needed to improve hand hygiene adherence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :
1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Complete Hand Hygiene Monitor program training within first week of employment.
EXPERIENCE :
1. Six (6) months of work experience in healthcare, or a training or academic program in a health care field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :
1. One (1) year training or academic program in a health care field
EXPERIENCE :
1. Current employee of the WVU Health System.
2. One (1) year of direct patient health care experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Performs direct observation of patient care and support staff to evaluate for completion of proper hand hygiene following established policies and procedures.
2. Collects data on hand hygiene practices for inpatient units by direct observation of health care workers entering and exiting patient rooms.
3. Submits data collected about hand hygiene observations using a secure web application for compilation and feedback to departments.
4. Supports the efforts to improve patient safety and infection prevention by providing data needed to improve hand hygiene adherence.
5. Responsible to create their schedule and complete required number of hand hygiene observations per week / month.
6. Participates in scheduled team meetings.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.Spends time on active Patient care areas
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
1. Must be organized and have good time management skills.
2. Be self motivated and able to work independently.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Basic math skills.
6. Basic computer skills / data entry.
