Infection Prevention Manager

Overview

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Description

We are seeking a capable Infection Prevention Manager who coordinates all infection prevention related activities associated with surveillance, performance improvement, and education which are intended to ensure that the facility patients, personnel & visitors will be protected from transmission of diseases & infection within the facility's environment as identified in the core competency model by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC). This individual is responsible for oversight of facility compliance with TJC Hospital Accreditation Standards, State and CMS regulations, and for the daily operations of the Infection Prevention Department. The Infection Prevention Manager will at all times uphold the best interests of assigned facility and Emory Healthcare by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, committing to the values inherent at Emory Healthcare and assigned facility Mission and Philosophy.

Leadership and Program Management

• 1. The Infection Prevention Manager will be responsible for the coordination of the multiple facets that make up the Infection Prevention Program at assigned facility
• 2. Ongoing assessment and development of programs, policies & procedures and forms to address the Infection Prevention needs of employees, volunteers, contract workers, independent contractors, physicians, registry workers and students in accordance with the guidelines established by the regulatory agencies.
• 3. In conjunction with the facility Hospital Epidemiologist, Quality Director and the Emory Healthcare Program Director of Infection Prevention will develop and implement annual goals/objectives.
• 4. Works in collaboration with the facility Hospital Epidemiologist and other entity departments to develop and manage an Infection Prevention Program that incorporates essential facility strategic plan elements that align with the goals, objectives, and risk assessments of the Infection Prevention Program. Provides expert consultation and education, as needed, and as related to Infection Prevention.
• 5. Identifies and facilitates the development and implementation of Infection Prevention staff competency and training needs.
• 6. Is responsible for oversight of the Infection Prevention Program while ensuring compliance with both facility and Emory Healthcare policies.
• 7. Provides stewardship of the Infection Prevention Department resources while promoting maximum patient outcomes, costs, and quality of care for all served.

Infection Prevention & Control

• 1. Develops and operationalizes the Infection Prevention Program's annual risk assessment, annual plans, and annual evaluations.
• 2. Identifies and implements updates to the Infection Prevention Program when new regulations and/or Professional guidelines are published.
• 3. Surveillance
  • a. Oversees and manages the hospital infection prevention program on a day-to-day basis and ensures that all infection prevention policies and procedures are followed and maintained.
  • b. Provides expert consultation while working collaboratively with department managers and directors to evaluate and implement facility-wide environmental safety as it relates to infection prevention, sanitation, and aseptic practices.
  • c. Designs, implements, and oversees an infection surveillance program that effectively identifies, controls, and abates infectious outbreaks, clusters, and unusual occurrences of infections.
  • d. Designs, implements, and oversees a process for infection control rounding of the facility¿s physical environment; including but not limited to the clinical areas and the appropriateness of clinical isolation practices.
  • e. Works collaboratively with the local Department of Public Health to report infectious and other diseases for compliance with regulatory requirements and community health departments. Works collaboratively with the Hospital Epidemiologist to facilitate an active and integrated Infection Control Committee. This may include but is not limited to expert consultation, communication of and routine reporting of surveillance data and analysis, communication of infection prevention interventions, evaluation of advances in technology, regulatory changes, and health alert interventions.
  • f. Provides expert consultation for infection prevention and oversight of the Employee Health Program and New Employee Orientation.
  • g. Provides expert consultation and evaluation of safety products.
  • h. In addition to the Infection Control Plan, Risk Assessment, and Program Evaluation, designs, implements, and performs an annual review of the facility TB Control Plan and TB Risk Assessment, the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, and the Airborne Transmissible Disease Plan Technology 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor in Science (Microbiology, Biology, Nursing, Public Health) is required.
• Masters Degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Board Certification in Infection Prevention and Control required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience as an Infection Preventionist in an acute care facility.
• A combination of > 3 years of Managerial/Director experience and Board Certification > 5 years can be used for qualification in lieu of bachelor degree.

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Additional Details

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