Infection Control Nurse

Job Description

Job descriptionRole & responsibilitiesAn infection control nurse is responsible for preventing and controlling infections.1. *Surveillance:* Monitor and track infection rates, identifying trends and outbreaks.2. *Policy Development:* Create and implement infection control policies and procedures.3. *Education:* Train healthcare staff on infection prevention practices and protocols.4. *Consultation:* Provide guidance on infection control issues to healthcare teams.5. *Outbreak Management:* Investigate and manage infection outbreaks, collaborating with public health authorities.6. *Risk Assessment:* Evaluate patient care practices and environments for potential infection risks.7. *Data Analysis:* Analyze infection data to inform practice improvements and compliance with regulations.

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