What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Prevention and Safety Officer position at CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.?
Role: Infection Prevention & Safety Officer in a rural critical access hospital.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead infection control programs and safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety and patient-centered care.
- Conduct surveillance, audits, and root-cause analyses to identify and address infection risks.
- Develop and implement policies ensuring compliance with CDC, OSHA, CMS, and state regulations.
- Collaborate with clinical and support teams to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- Lead staff education and training on infection prevention and safety protocols.
- Analyze data to drive quality improvement initiatives.
- Support emergency preparedness efforts within the organization.
- Knowledge of infection prevention, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data for quality improvements.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in developing policies and conducting staff training.