Manager Infection Control - Hamilton - Infection Control - FT/Days
Company: Kettering Health Network
Location: Hamilton
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Manager Infection Control - Hamilton - Infection Control -
FT/DaysUS-OH-HamiltonJob ID: 2024-48345Type: Full-Time# of
Openings: 1Category: ManagementKH HamiltonOverviewKettering Health
is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120
outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to
transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for
every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action
every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities,
training the next generation of health care professionals, or
serving others through international outreach. ResponsibilitiesJob
Summary:This position serves as the Infection Control Officer (ICO)
and as such requires knowledge of epidemiology and application of
public health practices in an acute and outpatient care hospital
environment with the goal of implementing effective and efficient
procedures and policies to combat disease transmission among
patients and staff. Conducts scientific research to recommend,
implement, and monitor policies and procedures for hospital staff
regarding sterilization, disinfection and decontamination of
personnel, instruments and equipment. Utilizes organizational
resources to act as an advocate for the safe and timely delivery of
care with accountability for integrating services that facilitate
One Best Practice for patient care related to Infection Prevention
and Control issues. Provides support and expert guidance to the
facility's Infection Prevention and Control team for management of
the prevention, investigation, monitoring and reporting of the
spread of diseases as follows: Develops and implements the
facility-wide infection surveillance, prevention, and control
policies and policies and procedures that adhere to nationally
recognized guidelines and standards, including the Accreditation
Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Ensures that all documentation
of the infection prevention and control program is completed,
including the surveillance, prevention, and control activities.
Communicates and collaborates with the hospital's QAPI program on
infection prevention and control issues.Performs routine department
rounding to ensure compliance with all infection prevention and
control policies and procedures as applicable and shares
observations with appropriate leadership teams Participates in
facility Environment of Care Rounds and documents findings
appropriately Responsible for approving Infection Control risk
assessments for construction projects , weekly rounding, and
construction project closeouts in collaboration with the facilities
management team -- Communicates and collaborates with the
facility's antimicrobial stewardship program. Develops
competency-based training and education of hospital personnel and
staff, including medical staff, and as applicable, personnel
providing contracted services in the hospital on the practical
applications of infection prevention and control guidelines,
policies and procedures. Creates/ maintains processes to aid in the
prevention and control of HAIs, including auditing of adherence to
infection prevention and control policies and procedures by
hospital personnel. Ensures the maintenance of a sanitary facility
environment. Develops and implements infection control measures
related to hospital personnel for infection control purposes. This
includes all hospital staff, contract workers (e.g., agency nurses,
housekeeping staff, etc.) and volunteers. Mitigates risks
associated with patient infections present upon admission Mitigates
risks contribution to healthcare-associated infections Establishes
/ maintains processes for active surveillance Monitors compliance
with all policies, procedures, protocols, and other infection
control program requirements. Evaluates the facility's infection
prevention and control program annually, at minimum, and revises
the program when indicated. Coordinates as required by law with
federal, state and local emergency preparedness and health
authorities to address communicable disease threats, bioterrorism,
and outbreaks Job Responsibilities: Requires knowledge of
epidemiology and application of public health practices in an acute
care hospital environment, with the goal of implementing effective
and efficient procedures and policies to combat disease
transmission among hospital patients and staff.Oversight, support
and expert guidance to the facility Infection Prevention and
Control Teams for management of the prevention, investigation,
monitoring and reporting of the spread of diseases. Oversite to
ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements
related to IPC.Oversight for review and revision of Network
Infection Control PoliciesIdentifies facility policies that should
be combined to be Network Policies as well as need for additional
policies.Identifies opportunities for group or individual IPC
education regarding infection control protocols and policies.Uses
scientific research to recommend, implement and monitor policies
and procedures for hospital staff regarding sterilization,
disinfection and decontamination of personnel, instruments and
equipment.Utilizes organizational resources to act as an advocate
for the safe and timely delivery of care with accountability for
integrating services that facilitate One Best Practice for patient
care. Routinely evaluates work process, customer service issues,
and job functions to ensure continuous improvementDemonstrates
willingness and exceptional ability to problem-solve, routine to
complex situationsIs a role model for demonstrating the Standards
of Behavior that support KHN values (Trustworthy, Innovative,
Caring, Competent and Collaborative)Personal "Attitude" - leaves a
lasting favorable impression on othersPersonal "Communication" -
creates positive encounters with othersPersonal "Trustworthiness" -
creates/maintains meaningful/enduring relationshipsPersonal
"Innovation" - adapts personal actions/responses to advance
personal level of servicePersonal "Ownership" - reflects a ready
willingness to "Go the Extra Mile"Personal "Nurture" - anticipates
needs of others and responds in a professional and emotionally
supportive mannerPersonal "Sensitivity" - demonstrates a genuine
concern and caring for othersExhibits a positive response to
constructive crtitcismAttends Town Hall Meetings (4 meetings =
exceeds; 3 meetings = meets)Uses medical center resources
efficientlyJob Requirements:Bachelor's degree in nursing or related
healthcare field (must be completed with in 5 years of hire) if
hired after June of 2010 at KHMC all other KH facilities after Jan
2011. Master's degree in nursing or related healthcare field
preferredMinimum of 1 year of progressive supervisory/leadership
experience with demonstrated leadership and management skills
Maintains competencies and skills of IPC Ability to communicate
effectively, written and oral Ability to evaluate statistical data
for use in planning and monitoring outcomes Ability to work under
stressful situations Proven skills in developing high performance
teams Proven skills in facilitating performance improvement teams
to achieve best in class resultsActive Ohio Registered Nursing
Licensure or National licensure in Laboratory Science, Epidemiology
or other clinical area required. Certified Infection Prevention and
Control - Upon hire or within 18 months of hire requiredEnsures
compliance with the reportable disease requirements of the local/
state/ national health authority. Routinely evaluates work
processes, customer service issues, and job functions to ensure
continuous improvement Demonstrates willingness and exceptional
ability to problem solve routine to complex situations Is a role
model for Excellence for Life by demonstrating the Standards of
Behavior that support KHN values (trustworthy, innovative, caring,
competent and collaborative) Personal "Attitude" leaves a lasting
favorable impression on others Personal "Communication" creates
positive encounters with others Personal "Trustworthiness"
creates/maintains meaningful/enduring relationships Personal
"Innovation" adapts personal actions/responses to advance personal
level of service Personal "Ownership" reflects a ready willingness
to "Go the Extra Mile" Personal "Nurture" anticipates needs of
others and responds in a professional and emotionally supportive
manner Personal "Sensitivity" demonstrates a genuine concern and
caring for others Exhibits a positive response to constructive
criticism Attends Town Halls (4 meetings = exceeds; 3 meetings =
meets) -- Uses medical center resources efficientlyWork
Environment:Requires travel to all network facilities to complete
facility rounds for issue identification, process improvement and
standardization projectsFast-paced; juggling and prioritizing
multiple projects at one time with altered hours to meet job
requirements from time to timeFrequent review and utilization of
computer systems to review electronic medical records and
development of action plans; research on best practice, etc.
Frequent formal meetings to present and/or review data that
includes guiding teams to develop action plansFrequent support to
hospital units and service areas where patient care is delivered to
provide patient/family/staff education, surveillance, process
reviews, performance improvement measures, etc.
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