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)
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
As a dedicated Infection Control/Prevention Program Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of patients, employees, volunteers, students, and visitors at a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health facility/function. Your expertise in epidemiological principles will help you identify target populations, analyze trends, and develop effective prevention and control tactics that will minimize healthcare-associated infections.
You'll be responsible for performing patient-focused functions such as risk assessment, hospital-acquired infection surveillance, significant organism surveillance, environment of care surveillance, education, and notifiable disease reporting for inpatients. Additionally, you'll research and develop a comprehensive risk assessment annually for the assigned facility/function, setting goals for each distinct factor or element.
To succeed in this role, you must have considerable knowledge of professional public health/epidemiology standards, practices, and tools. You'll be responsible for ensuring that infection control and prevention procedures/protocols are understood and applied in the assigned facility in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. Your ability to weigh and evaluate many factors requiring judgment, analytical ability, and problem-solving in dealing with complex data and dynamic situations will be essential.
You will also need strong change management skills and the ability to work effectively with a variety of internal/external committees/work groups to promote the utilization of EMR technologies and the associated transition to new healthcare delivery systems. Join us in this critical role and make a difference in the lives of patients and healthcare professionals alike.
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Master’s degree in a related discipline may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.
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