Infection Control Manager develops and implements infection control policies designed to reduce or eliminate outbreaks in the facility. Develops and implements facility-wide infection prevention and control measures to protect patients, staff and visitors. Being an Infection Control Manager monitors patient care for compliance with established standards and investigates known or suspected sources of infections in order to determine the source and ensure control. Develops and provides related education to staff. Additionally, Infection Control Manager complies with state, federal and Joint Commission standards relating to infection control. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Infection Control Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Infection Control Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Etowah Landing Care & Rehabilitation Center is located in picturesque Rome, Georgia. Our mission is providing a home setting while maintaining the highest quality care and treatment to all of our residents. We offer short-term, long-term, and skilled care in our 100 bed facility.
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Responsibilities of our Infection Control Preventionist include:
The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for the development, direction, implementation, management and operation of the infection prevention in the long term care facility. Infection Preventionist will work to identify, investigate, monitor, and report healthcare-associated infections and communicable diseases. The IP collaborates with teams and individuals to create, educate, and sustain infection prevention strategies, as well as provide feedback. Infection Preventionist conducts ongoing staff development, training and quality assurance performance improvement monitoring to insure adherence with the organizational standards, professional guidelines, state, and federal regulations.
The infection preventionist reports to the Facility Administrator
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-5p (On-Call rotation)
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Job Duties:
1. Program Management:
2. Design and Deliver Education
3. Regulatory Requirements
4. Performance Improvement (PI)
5. Occupational Health
6. Monitor resident care practices and develop/maintain resident health program.
7. Participates in the antibiotic stewardship program that includes antibiotic use protocols and a system to monitor antibiotic use.
8. Facility Management
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