Infection Control

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Last 4 digits of SSN *

Phone *

Email *

Proficiency Scale

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

Surveillance

Performs Targeted Surveillance *

Outbreak Investigations *

Collaboration with Infection Control Committee *

Collaboration with Hospital Epidemiologist *

Performance Improvement Projects Related to Communicable Diseases *

Collects, Monitors, and Maintains Data Using Facility HER *

Utilize Center for Disease Control (CDC) *

Infection Criteria (TB, AIDS) *

Documentation and Investigation Techniques *

Rounds of Hospital Units *

Case Definition and Related Patient Care Issues *

Monitor Infection Control Practices *

Nosocomial Infections (AHIs, MRSAs) *

Health Care Workers Exposures *

Tracing Possible Sources of Infection or Transmission *

Identification of Problems

Regularly Meet with the Hospital Epidemiologist *

Risk Reduction Among Patients and Staff *

Understand the Transmission and Break of Infections *

Identify Epidemiologically Important Issues for Infection Control Committee *

Hospital Epidemiologist and Administration

Design COA Including Surveillance, Outbreak Investigations, and Performance Improvement Projects *

Communicable Diseases Reporting as Required *

Compliance with Federal and State Laws Regarding Medical Wastes *

OSHA NIOSH Standards *

Blood Borne Pathogens and Respiratory Pathogens *

Chart Review *

Policies and Procedures

Infection Control Policies *

Staff Practices Associated with Infection Control *

Professional Guidelines (CDC, APIC, etc.) *

The Joint Commission Guidelines on Infection Control *

Infection Control Plan to Meet Required Changes *

Coordination

Acts as Department Liaison for Infection Control Department *

Act as Consultant for the Facility Infection Control Activities *

Interdepartmental Coordination on Risk Reduction *

Provide Coordinated Services to Patients for Improvement *

Education

In-Services of Current Employees on Infection Control *

Orientation Programs of New Employees on Infection Control *

Infection Control Techniques and Policies *

Age Specific Competencies

Infant (Birth - 1 year) *

Preschooler (ages 2-5 years) *

Childhood (ages 6-12 years) *

Adolescents (ages 13-21 years) *

Young Adults (ages 22-39 years) *

Adults (ages 40-64 years) *

Older Adults (ages 65-79 years) *

Elderly (ages 80+ years) *

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