Infection Control

Administrative Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct our infection control program in accordance with

current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in nursing care facilities.

• Ensure that the facility follows current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or

standard/universal precautions.

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct

problem areas.

• Interpret infection control policies and procedures as necessary.

• Maintain a reference library of written infection control material that will assist the facility in meeting the day-to-day

needs of the isolated resident.

• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the infection

control program of this facility.

• Assist all departments in evaluating and classifying routine and job-related functions to ensure that tasks involving

exposure to blood/body fluids are properly identified.

• Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing our standard operating

procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids.

• Make rounds to nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and

supervision of isolation precautions/practices.

• Visit isolated residents as necessary to ensure that established isolation precautions and aseptic technique are followed.

• Ensure that laboratory support is available, including microbiological and serological services.

• Review and analyze infectious disease laboratory reports and consult with the Director of Nursing Services in

developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.

• Assist in developing and implementing guidelines for the decontamination and sterilization activities performed in the

facility.

• Perform periodic testing of our prepared sterile packs, bundles, and supplies, including sterilization equipment.

• Monitor the designated shelf life of medical items wrapped and sterilized at the facility.

Reprocess as necessary.

• Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminated

materials from the facility

• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and the results of the

corrective action.

Submit copies to the Administrator and Director of Nursing Services.

• Prepare summaries of special investigations on the occurrence of nosocomial and community-acquired infections.

• Provide the Director of Nursing Services with a report of pertinent findings and recommendations pertaining to

nosocomial infection.

• Maintain a written record of all residents and employees who have nosocomial infections.

• Participate in surveys of poss...