Director Infection Prevention Control

AdventHealth•Tampa, FL

50d•Onsite

About The Position

This position contributes to the mission of AdventHealth Tampa and the goals of the department by. Directing and managing the facility Infection Prevention and Control program, identifying risks for the acquisition and transmission of infectious agents on an ongoing basis and based on risks, establishes priorities and sets goals for preventing the development of health care-associated infections (HAI's) within the hospital. Implements programs designed to lower the risk and improve rates/trends of epidemiologically significant infections for patients, visitors, hospital employees and medical staff. Participates in the review and/or development of policies and procedures as indicated and/or requested. Accurately interprets regulatory standards related to infection control or employee health, for all levels of hospital personnel and medical staff as requested or directed. Coordinates the reporting of communicable diseases to health departments and assesses the significance for healthcare workers. Actively participates in surveying the hospital and its population for HAI's, hazards, or situations contributing to infections for the purpose of providing quality patient care and a safe working environment. Serves as a resource for orientation, patient care practices and staff education. Monitors aseptic and sterilization practices for patient care practices, supplies, equipment, linen, and trash. Provides leadership on hospital compliance, patient safety, and employee and medical staff safety issues. Serves as the chair of the Infection Prevention Committee (IPC). Insures 24-hour call availability for Infection Prevention issues. Works collaboratively with AVP of Quality and Director of Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Nursing Required
NHSN Program Administrator (upon hire)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Infection Control Certification (CIC)

Nice To Haves

Certified Prof in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as the facilitys Infection Prevention and Control Officer; directs and manages the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
Based on scientific practice: Maintains policies/procedures/protocols based on current scientific practices/guidelines. Re-evaluate on a scheduled and as needed basis. Collaborate with all levels of hospital personnel for implementation, as needed.
Complies with regulatory standards: Accurately interpret and implement regulatory standards for infection control practices (i.e. DNV-GL, CMS CDC, AHCA and OSHA) to all levels of hospital personnel and medical staff.
Incorporate IP Program as a major component of hospital safety and performance improvement programs and/or other department-specific infection control plans. Evaluate and redesign program at least annually based on identified need and effectiveness.
Chairs the Infection Prevention Committee meetings with the Infection Prevention Medical Director and is accountable for the data presented at the committee.
Coordinate/provide reporting of communicable, contagious, epidemiologically significant diseases/organisms to the appropriate community health authority (i.e. local or state Health Departments, CDC). Implements plans to respond to infections that may potentially overwhelm resources (Bioterrorism/Surge capacity).
Program Leadership: Maintains professional growth, competencies, and continuing education related to infection prevention, minimally every two years to serve as a resource person/educator for orientation, patient care practices, protocols/procedures, and staff education.