What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infection Preventionist position at Seacrest Behavioral Health?
to lead system-wide infection prevention and control efforts. Conducts infection surveillance, analyzes healthcare-associated infection data, and drives performance improvement initiatives to reduce patient harm.
Key Duties
Key Duties
- Develop, review, and update infection prevention policies and procedures.
- Educate and support staff to promote safe practices and compliance.
- Monitor and assess adherence to regulatory and accrediting standards (CDC, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission).
- Collaborate with clinical teams (including cardiology) to strengthen patient safety.
- Use data to identify trends, evaluate interventions, and improve outcomes.
- Strong knowledge of infection prevention practices and healthcare quality improvement.
- Proficiency in interpreting surveillance and infection data.
- Excellent communication and education skills for interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to lead compliance efforts and promote a culture of continuous learning.