Chatsworth Health Care Center -
DUTIES:
- To assist in the collection and review of infection surveillance information and the education of staff on Infection Control issues.
- Assess Infection Control needs prior to admission in an effort to meet and/or determine Infection Control criteria.
- Manage a facility wide program to meet the Infection Control needs of resident/patient, visitor and staff
- Establish surveillance objectives to ensure patient safety
- Implement Performance Improvement initiatives based on identified Infection Control needs.
- Provide Infection Control orientation
- PPD administration
- Training while demonstrating knowledge
- Plan and direct an Infection Control Program that is appropriate to the demographics of the organization and fulfill regulatory requirements.
- Collect and analyze surveillance information and develop objective to reduce risk for trends in and rates of epidemiologically
QUALIFICATIONS:
LPN or RN License, two years RHCF experience. Infection Control experience, APIC membership preferred