Infection Prevention Coordinator

Infection Prevention Coordinator

Monterey California

Exp 2-5 yrs

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Bonus

Occasional Travel

Job Description

The Infection Prevention Coordinator reports to the Quality Management Director and is advised by the Medical Director Infectious Disease, and the Vice President Medical Affairs as needed. Responsible for the surveillance, prevention, and control activities necessary to prevent and control infection. The Infection Prevention Coordinator is responsible to develop and maintain an infection control program consistent with the requirements, recommendations or standards of:

1. the Joint Commission;

2. the California Code of Regulations, Title 22;

3. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); and

4. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Position includes policy and program development, standards interpretation and regulatory analysis, epidemiology and outbreak analysis. Leadership of and/or participation in work groups or committees as required for IP program success. Collaboration with Employee Health related to employee infections/immunizations/prophylaxis. Active participation in environmental inspections, continuing education and inservices. Collaborates and partners with other Quality Management Department staff to facilitate and promote performance improvement in infection control. Play an active role during Joint Commission surveys and inspections by regulatory agencies.