Job description:
- Develop, implement and update infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
- Provide education and training to hospital staff, including nurses, physicians and support staff, regarding infection control principles, practices and prevention strategies.
- Monitor and analyze infection rates within the hospital, conducting surveillance of healthcare-associated infections to identify trends and areas of concern.
- Establish and enforce isolation protocols for patients with contagious diseases, ensuring proper precautions are taken to prevent the spread of infections.
- Respond to infectious disease outbreaks within the hospital, implementing control measures and coordinating with relevant authorities when necessary.
- Promote proper h and hygiene and the correct use of PPE among hospital staff to reduce the risk of transmission.
- Ensure that environmental cleaning and disinfection practices meet high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Monitor and prevent device-associated infections, such as those related to catheters or ventilators, by implementing best practices.