Other - Travel RN - Healdsburg, CA - $2,761 per week - 26441046
: Job Details :

Infection Surveillance and Reporting:

• Conduct regular surveillance of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and other infectious diseases within the healthcare facility.
• Monitor infection trends, identify outbreaks, and investigate infection clusters.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret infection data to track trends, inform decision-making, and report findings to leadership and regulatory bodies (e.g., CDC, state health departments).
• Prepare and submit reports on infection control outcomes and performance to senior management, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of infection rates.

Infection Prevention Program Development and Implementation:

• Develop, implement, and update infection prevention and control policies and procedures in line with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards (e.g., CDC, WHO, OSHA).
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure infection control measures are integrated into clinical practice, patient care protocols, and operational processes.
• Lead the development of infection prevention initiatives and projects to enhance patient safety and reduce infection risks.

Staff Education and Training:

• Provide ongoing education and training to clinical and non-clinical staff on infection prevention strategies, including hand hygiene, isolation precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning, and proper sterilization techniques.
• Develop educational materials, presentations, and workshops for staff to ensure consistent understanding of infection control guidelines.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate staff compliance with infection control protocols and provide feedback or corrective action when necessary.

Outbreak Management and Response:

• Lead investigations of infection outbreaks, implementing control measures to prevent further transmission and mitigate risks to patients and staff.
• Work with healthcare teams to develop and implement outbreak control strategies, including patient isolation, staff training, and increased surveillance.
• Coordinate with local and state health authorities during outbreaks and ensure timely reporting of suspected or confirmed infections.

Consultation and Collaboration:

• Provide expert consultation to healthcare teams, leadership, and departments on infection prevention and control measures.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including infection control committees, nursing, housekeeping, clinical staff, and administration, to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in infection prevention practices.
• Ensure that infection control practices are effectively integrated into patient care processes, procedures, and discharge planning.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with national, state, and local infection control regulations and guidelines, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Prepare for and participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation surveys related to infection control.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of infection prevention standards and emerging infectious diseases to ensure compliance with best practices.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to infection rates, including surgical site infections (SSIs), urinary tract infections (UTIs), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and Clostridium difficile (C. diff).
• Use data analysis tools to identify patterns, assess the effectiveness of infection prevention measures, and make recommendations for quality improvement.
• Prepare and present infection prevention performance reports to hospital committees, leadership, and other stakeholders.

Quality Improvement Initiatives:

• Lead or participate in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and enhancing patient care.
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., housekeeping, environmental services, clinical teams) to identify opportunities for improving infection control practices across the facility.
• Monitor the effectiveness of infection prevention programs, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving infection risks.