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 possible carriers among residents and personnel, and in tracing possible sources of infection
within the facility.
• Assist the Director of Laundry Services in developing infection control procedures for the handling of clean and soiled
laundry/linen, equipment cleaning, etc.
• Assist the Director of Environmental Services in developing infection control procedures for the routine and terminal
cleaning of isolation rooms and areas, equipment cleaning, etc.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be
directed.
• Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing and implementing discharge plans for the resident in isolation
or on infection control precautions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a facility-wide TB management control program.
• Report all reportable diseases to the county and state health departments.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as
necessary.
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