Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection, a practical (rather than academic) sub-discipline of epidemiology. It is an essential, though often underrecognized and undersupported, part of the infrastructure of health care. Infection control and hospital epidemiology are akin to public health practice, practiced within the confines of a particular health-care delivery system rather than directed at society as a whole. Anti-infective agents include antibiotics, antibacterials, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoals. Infection c ...
ontrol addresses factors related to the spread of infections within the healthcare setting (whether patient-to-patient, from patients to staff and from staff to patients, or among-staff), including prevention (via hand hygiene/hand washing, cleaning/disinfection/sterilization, vaccination, surveillance), monitoring/investigation of demonstrated or suspected spread of infection within a particular health-care setting (surveillance and outbreak investigation), and management (interruption of outbreaks). It is on this basis that the common title being adopted within health care is "infection prevention and control."
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At Terry Reilly we are happy to provide integrated care through our medical, dental and behavioral health services making us a unique team to be a part of in the Treasure Valley. We believe a healthy community is a thriving community, and our success is a direct result of our mission-driven and talented team. It is important to us that our staff is given a healthy work-life balance, so we support and value your time in and out of the clinic setti...
Qualifications: Contract personnel basic knowledge and skill level includes: read, understand, speak, and write English fluently and proficiently. principles of excellent customer service. TRICARE benefits. quality control and risk management. medical terminology, medical forms and records management. HIPAA guidelines for release of medical information. general medical and legal ethics. excellent communications skills. strong organizational skill...
At. Advanced Endodontic Care. our team has nearly 30 years of experience and is the only endodontic practice in southeastern WA and eastern OR with 3 board certified endodontists. Our doctors are seasoned professionals who have performed well over 10,000 successful root canal procedures. Currently, our practice is seeking a. Registered Dental Assistant. for our office in. Richland, WA. The ideal candidate will have prior dental experience, enjoys...
. Reef Systems seeks an RN to work within The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction providing support to the North Hills Christian School in. Salisbury, NC. The. Registered Nurse (RN) on campus will be the focal point for COVID and other infectious illnesses to ensure health and safety of students and staff. The Nurse will contact parents when needed, ensure that those who need to quarantine are informed, provide temperature checks or m...
We are a busy Multi Specialty, Neurology Pain management group seeking a Medical Assistant with 5 years of experience. This is a full time M-F position. The Duties of the Medical Assistant Consist Of. Provide assistants to providers within their scope of practice. Responsible for rooming patients and obtaining vital signs. Follow infection control policies and procedures. Responsible for cleaning exam rooms. Collect specimens for all necessary te...
Brand new dental office in Plantation looking for full-time dental assistant. Candidates must have at least 2 years experience and must be x-ray certified. Qualifications and Responsibilities (including but not limited to). Friendly and outgoing personality. Quick learner and adapt to changes. Willingness to work weekends (Saturdays). Prepare treatment rooms for anticipated procedures. Take x-rays. Assist doctor with various clinical procedures. ...
Qualifications: Contract personnel basic knowledge and skill level includes: read, understand, speak, and write English fluently and proficiently. principles of excellent customer service. TRICARE benefits. quality control and risk management. medical terminology, medical forms and records management. HIPAA guidelines for release of medical information. general medical and legal ethics. excellent communications skills. strong organizational skill...
Job Details. Job Title. DENTAL ASSISTANT. Location. Harris County, TX (ONSITE). Dental Assistant is required to travel to locations including Mobile Program locations, schools, and clinic. sites throughout Harris County. Duties shall include, but not be limited to. Provides the duties of chair side dental assisting. Takes and develops dental x-rays as directed by the dentist. Provides dental operatory cleaning and disinfection. Provides instructi...
Overview. We are seeking a temporary Dental Assistant to help our team on the following dates. April 22nd, 24th, 25th, and 29th (8AM-5PM). Responsibilities. Assist the dentist during dental procedures. Set up and breakdown operatory. Take dental radiographs (x-rays). Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment. Qualifications. Completion of a dental assistant program or equivalent experience. X-ray certification pre...
Jefferson City Medical Group (JCMG) is looking for compassionate, hardworking employees to join our growing Team. JCMG is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Medical Assistant to work in our Occupational Medicine clinic. This is a full-time position with full benefits, including insurance, 148 PTO hours per year, 56 hours of paid Holidays per year including the day after Thanksgiving, and an Employee Retirement Plan (401K) with employer matc...
Job Summary: Provides residents with nursing services as outlined in the personal service plans. promotes wellness, and administers medications and treatments in accordance with physicians' orders and within state licensure regulations. Essential Functions. 1. Assists in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment in the best interests of residents. 2. Monitors residents within state licensure regulations. may supervise and direc...
We are looking for a. Skilled Nursing Director. to lead our incredible clinical team. These duties include. Implement and monitor Facility Policies and Procedures to ensure that the facility complies with all Federal and State Minimum Standards as they apply to nursing and medical services. Participate in all resident referrals and admission making determinations for Medicare Part A coverage and discontinuation based on regulation. Supervise all ...
