Careers in Quality

DescriptionSummary:Assumes responsibility for and provides guidance to the hospital-wide infection prevention control program. Serves as a resource on infection risk assessment, surveillance prevention, and control strategies. Utilizes epidemiology principles to monitor the delivery of patient care and investigate potential outbreaks of infection. Maintains knowledge of external regulatory standards related to infection surveillance, prevention, and control. Ensures policies and procedures meet regulation standards. Acts as a liaison between departments and the Infection Control Committee. Also serves as a resource person for orientation, continuing staff education, patient care, the community, Employee Health, and in the development of hospital