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Infection Control Specialist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted 10 days ago
About the Role
About the Position: This position is located at the Blanchfield Army Community Hospital at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY be authorized. Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
What You'll Do
- →Develops local mission and vision statements, goals, measurable objectives and action plans.
- →Aligns Infection Control (IC) goals with the MTF and Defense Health Agency (DHA) enterprise strategic priorities.
- →Reviews and revises local IC policies and procedures in accordance with (IAW) national guidelines, standards of practice, accreditation standards, and local, state, and federal regulations.
- →Applies epidemiologic principles and statistical methods to break the chain of infection and improve infection prevention efforts.
- →Utilizes databases, graphs, and reports to track, trend, and monitor infectious processes.
- →Evaluates and analyzes data and applies appropriate research in the scientific literature to integrate evidence-based practices.
- →Implements risk reduction and error prevention strategies to reduce HAIs and improve patient care.
- →Develops and implements MTF-wide Infection Prevention and Control education and training.
- →Facilitates training for professional and ancillary support staff on IC topics.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 878b8ad2-c08d-4772-82e8-1b87a4c0c3f4
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