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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Huntington Hospital Employee LoginCompensation Range:
$160,725.00 - $200,523.00 / YearDepartment:
875300 Infection ControlExpectations:
The Manager of Infection Control will have the authority and 24 hour responsibility for ensuring strategies are implemented to prevent avoidable healthcare associated infections, maintaining compliance with national standards and regulatory agencies including but not limited to TJC, OSHA, CMS, CDC/NHSN, California statues and other nationally organized recommendations and requirements, coordination and management of activities and resources for infection prevention and control. The Manager is trained in hospital epidemiology principles and is responsible for the department's functions related to surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of healthcare associated infections; educating employees about infection control prevention; the development of health system policies and procedures. EDUCATION: Bachelor's in Nursing, B.S. Medical Technology, B.S. Biology-Medical Technology, Master's in Public Health, or Doctor of Medicine required. Master's degree in Nursing or Masters in Public Health preferred. EXPERIENCE/TRAINING: Minimum 3 years Manager level experience in Infection Control required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Required: Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC) Preferred: Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Current Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Medical Doctor (MD) license issued by the Medical Board of California (MBC) Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the State of California SKILLS: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, electronic medical records and infection control databases. Experience in handling budgets, recruitment/retention and other staff related competencies.Worker Type:
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