Infection Control Preventionist
- Participate in the Antibiotic Stewardship Program of the facility to support the safe and appropriate use of antibiotics.
- Review and monitor antibiotic usage patterns in the facility
- Review antibiotic resistance patterns especially MDRO (MRSA, VRE, CRE, ESBI, etc.)
- Maintain infection log and surveillance report for each resident that had infection
- Responsible for the collection and gathering of data for review of the Antibiotic Stewardship Committee
- Responsible for the coordination and consultation with Pharmacy consultant with the use of antibiotic in the facility.
- Responsible with communication to attending physicians regarding the appropriate use of antibiotic medications.
- Review antibiotic order in the facility to ensure that each medication has proper indication for use and is appropriate for the resident.
- Review of resident's assessments, by facility nurse, for appropriateness of resident's care with regards to infection control and adherence to isolation policies and procedures according to evidence-based practices.
- Delegate to RN to review laboratory results in relation to the infection being treated and communicate findings to the Physician so that proper treatment plan will be implemented.
- Coordinate with laboratory provider with any results that are flagged out with MDRO
- Perform monthly rounds in the facility to assess and identify infection control related issues and problems. Together with DSD, conduct staff In-service education/training, when needed, to abate known problems.
- Perform hand hygiene observations and document findings of all departments including clinicians and outside contractual providers.
- Acts as Infection Control supervisor, making sure all policies and procedures regarding infection control are carried out.
- Confirm, investigate, and report Outbreaks,
- Manage and follow up on employee and resident exposures to infectious diseases.
- Review resident screening for TB during admission and annually, using a 2-step tuberculin skin test, and chest x-ray when skin test is positive.
- Directs implementation of the immunization program for Flu and Pneumonia, ensure the completion of the informed consent and maintain a current long of immunization
- Perform surveillance of residents (and staff, when indicated) reported to have infections by collection and analyzing and interpreting date documented
- Summarize date for a monthly and quarterly report
- Maintain infection control log for each infection occurring in the facility monthly
- Main tracking log for MDRO infections in the facility
- Collect and review types of antibiotic used in the facility
- Review orders for antibiotic treatment if cultures were done prior to treatment and which physician started the therapy
- Review also antibiotic orders for length of therapy and any changes in the antibiotic during the course of treatment
- Attend QA meetings and participate as a menber of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee. Report findings of review and analysis to the QA committee
- Responsible for sharing feedback to Physicians regarding individual prescribing patterns of cultures ordered and antibiotiv prescribed.
- Assist DSD int the education program of the clinical staff, residents, and families concerning appropriate use of antibiotic and proper infection control practices
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