Job Abstract

Performs targeted surveillance defined by the Infection Control Committee in assigned patient care units/services. Reports communicable diseases to respective units/departments in CNMC and public health agencies and assists public health agencies for follow-ups Reviews microbiology reports daily to identify unusual disease pattern and promptly respond including but not limited to informing direct supervisor Conducts rounds in a frequency that enables the practitioners to effectively assess adher... more detailsences to infection control practices in units/services Reports any variances to direct supervisor Promptly identifies and triages cases of epidemiological significant infection in assigned areas Assists in the development and institution of strategies to contain significant pathogens Ensures infection control databases are maintained in a timely fashion Applies evidence-based practice guidelines in assigned areas/units and implements effective prevention strategies to prevent infection. Identifies prevention opportunities and collaborates with appropriate staff to plan and implement prevention and control efforts. Responsible for ensuring full compliance of regulatory requirements in assigned areas (units, clinics, and/or projects). Responsible for early identification of unusual disease pattern, cluster and outbreak. Promptly responds to outbreak once identified. Responsible for instituting prevention measures for rapid remediation of outbreak in assigned areas. Participates in targeted infection control education initiatives. As assigned, develops and distributes appropriate education activities. Develops institutional protocols on planning and responding to agent-specific biological emergency situations Develops systematic training and education modules including disease and safe practice Trains hospital staff on safe use of Personal Protective Equipment Proactively plans and participates in drills conducted by individual services/units for readiness Participates in the development of workflow and processes to ensure infection control principles being incorporated for safe practice Proactively evaluates and assesses supply needs to ensure adequate supply on hand for response Serves as liaison between nursing and infection control to ensure delivery of safe patient care when special isolation unit is in operation Attend internal committee meetings and present information as assigned. Ensure own professional development through ongoing education and maintain all necessary certifications. Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences Demonstrate personal and professional integrity Maintain confidentiality at all times Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance CN Hospital (Main Campus) (L 002) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010