Infection Control and Prevention Manager (225-804)

An Infection Control and Prevention Manager plays a critical role in safeguarding healthcare settings from infections and ensuring a healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors. This position requires a deep understanding of infection prevention protocols, managing disease outbreaks, and implementing strategic plans to minimize infection risks. The role involves educating healthcare personnel regarding best practices and ensuring compliance with established guidelines. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and a proactive approach are essential, as the manager is often required to lead response efforts during infection outbreaks and continuously assess and improve infection control strategies. Staying up-to-date with current trends and regulations in infection control is crucial, as is the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular training programs for healthcare staff on infection prevention practices.
• Monitor and analyze infection control data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead infection surveillance activities and oversee timely reporting of infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to design and update infection control plans.
• Supervise and guide the infection control team in implementing preventive measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of infection control strategies and adjust as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with national and international infection control standards and regulations.
• Provide expert recommendations during infection outbreaks to minimize transmission risks.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports and documentation on infection control activities.
• Lead internal audits to assess compliance with infection control best practices.
• Act as a liaison with public health authorities regarding infectious disease reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
• Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing infection control policies.
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and identifying infection patterns.
• Excellent communication skills for effective training and collaboration.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in high-pressure situations.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal infection control regulations.
• Proficient with infection control software and data management tools.