Participates as a member of the team of the Infection Control Staff.
Shares responsibility and works in close collaboration with the Hospital Epidemiologists in the clinical administrative aspects and daily operations of the total Infection Control Program.
Participates in the formation of policies, procedures and programs designed to meet the goals and objectives the Infection Control Department and all hospital departments.
Communicates the needs and plans of the Infection Control Program to the staff of patient care units as well as all hospital departments in areas of assignment.
Serves as a member of the Hospital's Infection Committee.
Participates in the development and revision of infection control policies/procedure manuals.
Evaluates patient care practices for effectiveness and application to infection control.
Identifies and solves potential problems related to the implementation of infection prevention and control.
Serves as resource person or consultant in infection control to professional and ancillary staff.
Participates in special studies relevant to infection control practice.
Participates in or initiates performance improvement activities.
Serves on hospital interdisciplinary committees as a representative of the Infection Control Department
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