Infection Preventionist Lead - Infection Control

Summary:

In a High Reliability Organization, Infection Preventionist Lead is responsible for guiding the team of Infection Preventionists in monitoring and implementing Infection Surveillance, Prevention and Control. Responsible for facilitation of the local infection prevention and control program under the direction of the Director of Quality. Serves as a resource on, infection risk assessment, surveillance, prevention, and control strategies. Acts as a resource to the members of the management team in reference to guidelines for infection prevention and control. Utilizes epidemiology principles to monitor the delivery of patient care and investigate potential outbreaks of infection. Assists with the facilitation of action plans to mitigate the risk of infection spread through collaboration with leadership. Maintains knowledge of external regulatory standards related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control and contributes to the hospital's policies and practic...