Conduct ongoing surveillance of infections.

· Gather and interpret data and keep accurate records of all infections.

· Compile and present Infection Reports to the Safety/Infection Control Committee and the Performance Improvement Council at assigned intervals.

· Inspect environment and observe personnel activities for the purpose of detecting infection hazards.

· Monitor and evaluate compliance with standards set by facility policy and industry.

· Monitor and update all facility department supervisors on all area-specific policies and procedures important to infection prevention principles. Investigate all 'exposure incidents,' oversee post-exposure evaluation and follow-up process in order to recommend appropriate actions to be taken.

· Notify designated medical, administrative staff and appropriate health department authorities all reportable communicable disease.

· Develop and provide in-service and orientation programs concerning prevention and control of infection, standard precautions, isolation techniques and education on current infectious disease.

· Responsibilities may also include gathering, analyzing and presenting data, facts and trends on infection prevention to facility or corporate leadership.

· Train staff on infection prevention and control protocols.

· Assess and re-enforce infection prevention practices.

· Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others in an effective manner.