infection prevention specialist

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 To act as Infection Prevention &amp; Control liaison and to implement , promote and maintain an active infection control program through surveillance and investigative activities, consultation, education, policy development and risk assessment under supervision and as delegated. To work collaboratively with clinical staff, departments and administration to reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections among patients. To assure that facilities and services are in compliance with infection control practice as well as local, state and regulatory infection control standards. The responsibilities within this job description will be performed under supervision or with assistance.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities of the role
 
 
 Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role
 
 
 
 
 Leadership
 
 
 
 Liaising with senior infection preventionist for consultation and expert advice in infection control practice.
 
 
 Liaising with senior infection preventionist for providing advice to occupational health, laboratory staff and the risk manager in the event of a blood borne pathogen and body fluid exposure incident or any other Infection Prevention and Control issue.
 
 
 Participating in needs assessment for all departments around infection prevention and control issues.
 
 
 Participating in internal meetings pertaining to infection prevention and control.
 
 
 Facilitating integration of infection prevention and control activities within and across departments.
 
 
 
 Management of Clinical Practice
 
 
 
 Building relationships with staff, peers and colleagues to support interdisciplinary and interdepartmental planning, aimed at improving patient outcomes.
 
 
 Liaising with senior infection preventionist to provide clinical consultations to nurses, physicians and allied health professionals related to infection prevention and control.
 
 
 Demonstrating knowledge of microbiological and epidemiological principles and isolation precautions when addressing the purchase of resources (e.g., personal protective equipment).
 
 
 Updating HAAD with information regarding the reportable infectious diseases, endemic and epidemic situation in the community.
 
 
 
 Assisting In Surveillance And Epidemiologic Investigation
 
 
 
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 Collecting surveillance data pertaining to healthcare associated infection.
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 Reviewing the surveillance data with the senior infection preventionist.
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 Participating in analyzing and interpreting surveillance data within the team.
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 Facilitating implementation of appropriate actions to clinicians and administrators targeted to reduce or eliminate infectious risks in patients and staff.
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 Performing active surveillance on targeted device and procedure associated infections in the hospital and following up on epidemiological importance organisms/diseases.
 
 
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 Assisting the senior infection preventionist in performing outbreak investigations
 
 
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 Facilitating contact tracing related to exposure of patients or/and healthcare workers to communicable diseases
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 Preparing and maintaining confidentiality of all aspects of infection prevention and control surveillance data collection and storage.
 
 
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 Preventing/controlling The Transmission Of Infectious Agents
 
 
 
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 Promoting and implementing infection prevention and control guidelines/standards that improve patient outcome and reduce healthcare-associated infections.
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 Investigating and studying trends in infection prevention and control practices, liaise with the senior infection preventioist for recommendations and changes required for performance improvement.
 
 
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 Support the activities of an employee/occupational health
 
 
 
 Disaster Preparedness
 
 
 
 
 Response - Biological
 
 
 
 Participating in Disaster Preparedness and Biological Response Plan &ndash;including, but not limited to:
 
 
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 Collaborating with seniors on recommendations to reduce potential for infections transmision and sharing such recommendadtions
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 Ensuring personal protective equipment resources are available at all times
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 Coordinating with multidiciplinary team in effectively utilizing resources during an disaster (i.e isolation rooms)
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 Participating identifying dedicated units to accommodate known or suspected patients with bioterrorism-related disease, or emerging infectious disease
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 Participating in conducting annual drills related to Disaster Preparedness and Biological Response
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 Demonstrating effective reporting process for a biological disaster (communication with SEHA OCC, HAAD, CDC, Police, etc.)
 
 
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 Participating in executing environmental decontamination after a bioterrorism attack
 
 
 Providing infectious disease disaster plan education and training to the staff
 
 
 Demonstrating knowledge for early detection of an infectious disease disaster through active or passive surveillance
 
 
 Liaising with senior infection preventionist for recommending strategies for handling potentially contagious individuals and implementing environmental controls to prevent or limit the emergence or spread of communicable diseases
 
 
 Maintaining knowledge on effective interventions that can be implemented when standard practices cannot be achieved during a disaster (when resources may be limited)
 
 
 
 Pandemic preparednes and response
 
 
 
 Monitoring pandemic alerts issued by HAAD CDC, MOH, WHO, etc., if a pandemic is declared:
 
 
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 Facilitating communication and implemention of necessary precautions applicable to the physical setting.
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 Performing process and/or outcome surveillance activities to identify infections that cause or have potential to cause an outbreak
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 Participating in epidemiological investigation
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 Implementing routine practices and precautions to prevent the transmission of infection
 
 
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 Communication
 
 
 
 Maintaining confidentiality and security of patient, family, and organization information in accordance with the confidentiality policy
 
 
 Using information technology to access, transmit and produce information as necessary.
 
 
 Assisting in producing infection prevention and control reports and surveillance monitoring in a timely manner (i.e., monthly).
 
 
 Liaising closely with medical and nursing staff in ensuring that all notifiable diseases are reported to HAAD.
 
 
 Collaborating with multidisciplinary team by providing effective communication and timely feedback in improving quality and patient safety.
 
 
 
 Performance Improvement/Risk Management
 
 
 
 Supporting a culture of performance improvement.
 
 
 Participating in accreditation activities and quality improvement projects.
 
 
 Assist in patient and environmental risk assessments and documenting corrective action to improve patient outcomes as required.
 
 
 Supporting in ongoing educational programs within the organization.
 
 
 Participating in the implementation of evidence based practice to promote clinical knowledge and a research based clinical practice environment.
 
 
 Monitoring compliance with International and HA-AD Patient Safety Goals.
 
 
 Monitoring and continuous surveillance of identified healthcare-associated infection clinical indicators, pertinent to the facility&rsquo;s needs, and participate in using this data to prioritize the infection prevention and control program.
 
 
 Perform infection prevention and control audits and review as required to minimize risk and improve safety of patients, visitors or health care workers.
 
 
 Participate in risk assessment and management in the organization for TB, Bloodborne pathogens, environmental, safety and renovation/construction projects.
 
 
 Demonstrating knowledge of current infection prevention and control strategies and organizational policies.
 
 
 Participating in product evaluation and cost containment projects as indicated
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Engaging in health promotion activities in the organization and community.
 
 
 Conducting orientation, annual mandatory training and in-service infection prevention and control education programs for employees.
 
 
 Coordinating infection prevention and control link practitioners (ICLP) and chairs ICLP monthly meetings.
 
 
 Demonstrating skill in learning needs identification, adult education, group dynamics, curriculum development, communication, and teaching strategies related to infection prevention and control.
 
 
 Assist in training and supporting clinical managers in decentralized learning activities related to infection prevention and control.
 
 
 Participating in education about hygienic and community health measures (e.g., hand hygiene) to patients and their visitors.
 
 
 Providing education to contracted workers on evidence-based infection prevention and control precautions to be followed.
 
 
 
 Professional Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Utilizing internal educational resources and external agencies to assist with development of competencies related to Infection Prevention and Control.
 
 
 Developing and achieving annual performance criteria/goals in conjunction with the Line Manager.
 
 
 Attending and participating in the orientation and other hospital based programs as agreed with the Line Manager.
 
 
 Maintaining and updating own professional development through relevant educational activities.
 
 
 Maintaining and updating a professional portfolio.
 
 
 Initiating action and reporting to the line manager, when staff behavior and/or performance do not meet professional standards.
 
 
 Effectively and efficiently utilizing of human resources, consumables and equipment.
 
 
 Demonstrating knowledge of Policies/ Procedures/ Guidelines related to position
 
 
 
 General
 
 
 
 This job description is not definitive and following periodic review may be subject to change.
 
 
 The infection preventionist is expected to contribute to the wider corporate and organizational development needs as appropriate within scope of practice.
 
 
 The infection preventionist is expected to ensure compliance with the requirement of the Health and Safety regulations of the organization.
 
 
 Upholds the organizational customer service standards at all times.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 QUALIFICATIONS
 
 
 
 
 Required: RN/RM with
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in nursing or midwifery or equivalent
 
 
 
 Licensing:
 
 HAAD licence in Nursing or Midwifery
 
 
 
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 Certified in Infection Control (CIC) (i.e. Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology or equivalent) and maintain cerification status
 
 
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 Certified proof of yearly CME
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 Continuous post graduate courses
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 BLS
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 NLT 2 years clinical experience post qualification in appropriate setting
 
 
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 Information technology skills.
 
 
 
 Additioinal Requirements
 
 
 
 
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 Must be proficient in English Language.
 
 
 
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 Arabic language
 
 
 Presentation skills
 
 
 Job Details
 
 
 Role Level: Entry-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://www.seha.ae/ Job Function: Healthcare &amp; Medical Services Company Industry/
 
 
 Sector: Hospitals and Health Care
 
 
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Willow Springs Center

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Willow Springs Center is looking for an experienced Clinical Educator/Infection Control Nurse to develop, train and educate our WSC team!</div><div></div><div> 
Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada&rsquo;s leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path. At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicate to impacting the lives of youth ages 6 to 17 years of age. If you desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs Center is the place for you.</div><div></div><div> 
The Clinical Educator/Infection Control Nurse provides oversight and assistance in maintaining regulatory standards, by engaging in performance improvement activities and education of all new and existing clinical staff at Willow Springs Center inpatient and outpatient facilities. This Clinical Educator/Infection Control Nurse will work with the interdisciplinary team to assure efficient communication within the healthcare teams related to educational needs of clinical staff. Clinical staff includes Nursing, Milieu, and Clinical Services. This position is responsible for utilizing and maintaining the educational and training initiatives and tools used at this facility including software, training classes, and comprehensive skills assessments.</div><div></div> 
The Clinical Educator/Infection Control Nurse has further responsibility to educate patients and staff members on safe practices that will enhance health at Willow Springs Center and mitigate and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. This position will ensure the facility complies with regulatory expectations for infection prevention and control and collaborate effectively with department heads to ensure these expectations are met.<div> 
This position monitors completion of TB Initial and Symptom Review, monitors and reports sanitizing and handwashing, and monitors vaccines. This position initiates and verifies TB questionnaires, and provides flu shots. Verifies employee vaccination upon hire. The Clinical Educator/Infection Control Nurse also collaborates with the Education Department and develops education. This position addresses any situations of HAI, Outbreak, BBP, etc., and is responsible for all record keeping to provides data to the Director of Nursing for PI reporting.</div><div></div><div> 
Benefits for our team include:</div><ul><li>
Tuition Assistance</li><li>
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!</li><li>
Diverse programming to expand your experience</li><li>
HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses</li><li>
Competitive Compensation &amp; Generous Paid Time Off</li><li>
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans</li><li>
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan</li><li>
Pet Insurance</li><li>
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program</li><li>
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com</li></ul><div></div><div> 
About Universal Health Services</div><div>
One of the nation&rsquo;s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America&rsquo;s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com</div> 
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Qualifications:
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EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.</div><div> 
EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years experience training and leading Nurses or lay staff preferred. Active work experience or coursework in infection prevention required.</div><div></div><div> 
EEO Statement</div><div>
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div><div>
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.</div><div></div><div> 
Notice</div><div>
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.</div>
Salary: Starting from $87,325.00 to $100,000.00 a year</div>

CLINICAL EDUCATOR/ INFECTION CONTROL

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Registered Nurse - Infection Preventionist

Fatima Memorial Hospital

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