Program Manager-Infection Prevention

The Infection Prevention Program Manager coordinates the organization wide infection prevention and control program and selected performance improvement activities related to infection prevention. The Program Manager has additional responsibilities for overseeing the implementation of the CMS/Joint Commission Core Measure program. The Program Manager collaborates with associates, medical staff, volunteers and external contacts to implement the programs. The Program Manager's key functions are to oversee and implement programing in infection prevention, monitor CMS/TJC core measure regulations and St. Luke's application of those regulations. The incumbent evaluates performance based on sound statistical principles; create reports that substantiate findings; makes recommendations for process and outcome improvement; educates hospital staff, medical staff and the public; and acts as a resource to internal and external customers.

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• Manages the infection prevention and control program.
  • Reports communicable diseases to the State Department of Health.
  • Oversees the healthcare associated infection data collection and monitoring. Documents healthcare associated infections in order that timely trending may be accomplished and action taken on identified areas of concern.
  • Utilizes Sentri 7 as the tool for documenting HAI's during surveillance.
  • Meets CDC/NHSN reporting requirements.
  • Reviews daily appropriate isolation level based on transmission precautions.
  • Participates in JCAHO tracers when asked by the managers.
  • Assists in outbreak investigations, and communicates results as appropriate.
  • Assists in the implementation of activities to deter the occurrence or spread of infectious diseases.
  • Stays abreast of all regulatory guidelines and maintain hospital compliance with new regulations. Including any definition changes for NHSN submission.
• Serves on Hospital, UnityPoint Health, Community, and Professional Committees as appropriate. Examples include, but are not limited to:
  • UnityPoint Health Infection Prevention Affinity Group Calls
  • APIC
  • UPH Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee
• Ensures quality education programs for patients, families, associates, volunteers, medical staff and the public, as appropriate.
  • Identifies the learning needs of patients/families, associates, volunteers, medical staff and the public as they relate to infection prevention and control and performance improvement, based on input from associates, management , others, and surveillance activities.
  • Plans, conducts and/or serves as a resource person for infection prevention and control, selected project, and performance improvement in-services or continuing education programs.
  • Incorporates the use of appropriate educational principles.
  • Participates in hospital orientation to educate new hires on infection prevention
  • Participates in community health maintenance, disease prevention programs or public teaching programs as appropriate
• Ensures compliance with the necessary standards and recommendations for Joint Commission accreditation, certification licensure, accreditation/certification by other recognized voluntary and governmental agencies, and for compliance with federal, state and local laws or regulations (i.e. OSHA).

• Bachelor degree in health science, healthcare delivery, public health laboratory science or related field.
• Three to five years of health care experience
• CIC within 2 years of employment
• Demonstrated skills in computer and Windows software applications
• Systems thinking/Change Management
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.