Manager, Infection Control/Prevention

Job Description

Job Description

Program Management

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational infection prevention program.
• Surveillance
• Develop an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and analysis of surveillance data.
• Utilize epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations.
• Evaluate and modify the surveillance plan as necessary.
• Develop, interpret and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.
• Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned.

Design and Deliver Education

• Assess and address learning needs of those served.
• Create educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes.

Regulatory Requirements
• Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels.
• Facilitate compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards.

Performance Improvement (PI)
• Utilize PI methodology as a means of enacting change.
• Define the scope of the project and select appropriate PI tools to aid in efficiency, reliability, effectiveness and ensure sustainability of the initiative.
• Ensure that customer needs and expectations are considered in the development of and continuous improvement of processes, products, and services.
• Monitor and analyze process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability.
• Participate in PI committees, teams and initiatives as indicated.

Occupational Health
• Participate in the development/review of occupational health policies and procedures related to IPC.
• Assess risk of occupational exposures to infectious disease.
• Develop (or assist with) rates and trends of occupational exposures.
• Develop (or assist with) immunization and screening programs.
• Apply work restrictions and recommendations related to communicable diseases or following an exposure.

Performance Standards (Job Expectations):

Professional Accountability
• Pursue professional growth and development of required knowledge and skills.
• Maintain certification and licensure requirements.
• Establish at least 1 professional goal per year.
• Advocate for patient safety, health worker safety, and safe practices.
• Participate in an infection prevention and control professional organization/association (i.e.:
APIC).

Collaboration
• Consult and collaborate, as needed, with local, state, and federal public health officials, and community health organizations.
• Involve multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by all stakeholder groups.

Leadership
• Utilize principles of influence, leadership and change management.
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and innovation to practice.
• Work collaboratively with others, providing direction when necessary.
• Readily share knowledge and expertise.
• Contribute to the development of less-experienced healthcare providers through education and mentorship.
• Prepare and deliver infection prevention presentations to external groups.

Research and Implementation Science
• Evaluate (critically) research and evidence-based practices and incorporate appropriate findings into routine practice.
• Integrate evidence-based practices into policies, guidelines, protocols and educational strategies.
• Identify barriers for implementation and develop strategies to minimize or remove barriers.
• Implement strategies to sustain efforts such as audit tools and meaningful feedback.

IPC Informatics
• Be familiar with infection prevention software and other technology.
• Collaborate with IT to create meaningful electronic reports to enhance infection prevention initiatives.

Fiscal Responsibility
• Consider the financial/safety implications and clinical outcomes when making recommendations, evaluating technology and products, and developing policies and procedures.
• Use a systematic approach to evaluate costs, benefits, and efficacy.
• Incorporate fiscal assessments into program evaluations and/or reports.
• Develop and maintain departmental budgets.