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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Responsibilities/Qualifications. The Detroit Free Press has ranked Homestead as a TOP WORKPLACE, and we are hiring. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Homestead. We manage Whispering Pines Senior Living Facility in Lake City MI and are hiring Med Techs. You will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to our valued residents. If you have experience administering medications and have a passion for wor...
The Environmental Services (EVS) Specialist aids in maintaining a high-quality standard of housekeeping. This includes performing cleaning functions in assigned areas while following assigned schedules and specific methods to provide patients, visitors, and staff with a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient care environment. EVS Specialists aid in the prevention of cross contamination, controlling bacteria, odor, and sustaining acceptable aseptic c...
General Dentist at Portage, WI Department of Corrections. Complete Mobile Dentistry, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking a General Dentist for the Stanley Correctional Institution in Stanley, WI. This position offers the chance to positively impact lives while working within a state-of-the-art facility using evidence-based approaches. Position Summary. As a General Dentist, you will oversee the practice o...
General Dentist at Portage, WI Department of Corrections. Complete Mobile Dentistry, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking a General Dentist for the Stanley Correctional Institution in Stanley, WI. This position offers the chance to positively impact lives while working within a state-of-the-art facility using evidence-based approaches. Position Summary. As a General Dentist, you will oversee the practice o...
General Dentist at Portage, WI Department of Corrections. Complete Mobile Dentistry, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking a General Dentist for the Stanley Correctional Institution in Stanley, WI. This position offers the chance to positively impact lives while working within a state-of-the-art facility using evidence-based approaches. Position Summary. As a General Dentist, you will oversee the practice o...
The Detroit Free Press has ranked Homestead as a TOP WORKPLACE, and we are hiring. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Homestead. We manage Whispering Pines Senior Living Facility in Lake City MI and are hiring Med Techs. You will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to our valued residents. If you have experience administering medications and have a passion for working with the elderly in a welcom...
AWESOME SIGN ON BONUS- $5000.00 sign on bonus for FULL TIME. NEW WAGES for LPN. YOU. have an exciting opportunity to join our team and work at our exceptional Skilled Nursing Facility. We are currently expanding our staff of caregivers and are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for all shifts to work with our already wonderful staff. Montgomery provides a warm and secure environment to work in. . We believe...
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers. ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include. Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene. Home Health Aide (HHA)...
Position Summary. Works with patients who have impairments, limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. The Physical Therapist role includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and interventions toward achieving the highest functional outcomes for each patient or client. Responsibilities. Essential Functions. Evaluates patients, gathering data from the pati...
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers. ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include. Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene. Home Health Aide (HHA)...
Monday- Friday 12:00pm-8:30pm. $26.00-$30.00 Based on Experience. ROLE. Provide mobile X-Ray and EKG (if applicable) service to nursing homes, health care facilities, and other miscellaneous facilities. . TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Perform and process X-Rays using portable digital (DR) or computed (CR) radiography equipment and submit/transmit them to a Radiologist for interpretation. Unload portable X-Ray equipment and take into facilities to p...
As an LPN at our clinic, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients with neuropathic conditions. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to assist in patient assessments, implement care plans, administer treatments, and monitor patient progress. Duties/ Responsibilities. . Assist in conducting comprehensive patient assessments, including obtaining medical histories and vital signs. Implement individuali...
