Work where everymomentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe infection prevention department is responsible for all CMS mandated HAI reporting state mandated communicable disease reporting hand hygiene compliance infection prevention rounds construction risk assessments education and regulatory readiness Clustersoutbreaks of infectious diseases are investigated and control measures instituted to prevent the spread of further infection Infection prevention staff facilitate and participate in multiple quality improvement processes and provide expertise to multiple forums product value analysis disinfection of medical equipment This department supports all acute care facilities and associated ambulatory settings In addition consultative services are provided to our long term ambulatory and at home partnersThe Infection Preventionist is responsible for the development of an effective infection prevention program Responsibilities include but are not limited to the followingConsult and collaborate with the local Infection Control Committee Hospital Epidemiologist and System Director of Infection Prevention on the annual planning and implementation of an effective hospital wide Infection Prevention Program which complies with established state and federal standards guidelines and regulatory requirementsImplements infection surveillance activities according to the annual risk assessment and infection prevention plan Utilizes established NHSN criteria for surveillance through use of multiple data sources ndash ie laboratory patient records post discharge surveillance etcRoutinely reports on results of surveillance activities current problemsissuesinvestigationsspecial projects related to infection prevention issues and follow up on previous recommendations Information is presented to various stakeholders ndash ie Executive Leadership Quality Management Clinical specialtiesResponsible for the development and ongoing reviewrevision of policiesproceduresprotocols and guidelines with approval by the Infection Control Committee Collaborates with responsible individuals to facilitate establishment implementationrevision and adherence to infection prevention policiesProvides education to personnel consistent with national regulatory and professional guidelines Provides special education on Infection Prevention topics as needed with content appropriate to staff and teamsPerforms inspection rounds on all areas of acute care facilities and affiliated ambulatory sites to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to Infection Prevention Venues include other locations as assigned Provide feedback for staff on identified problems or policy compliance issuesEvaluates new products from an infection prevention perspective by conducting product trials and evaluations to ensure cost is measured against effectiveness of product in it use in infection prevention Assists in evaluation of all products regarding ability to adequately cleandisinfect product asWork where everymomentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe infection prevention department is responsible for all CMS mandated HAI reporting state mandated communicable disease reporting hand hygiene compliance infection prevention rounds construction risk assessments education and regulatory readiness Clustersoutbreaks of infectious diseases are investigated and control measures instituted to prevent the spread of further infection Infection prevention staff facilitate and participate in multiple quality improvement processes and provide expertise to multiple forums product value analysis disinfection of medical equipment This department supports all acute care facilities and associated ambulatory settings In addition consultative services are provided to our long term ambulatory and at home partnersThe Infection Preventionist is responsible for the development of an effective infection prevention program Responsibilities include but are not limited to the followingConsult and collaborate with the local Infection Control Committee Hospital Epidemiologist and System Director of Infection Prevention on the annual planning and implementation of an effective hospital wide Infection Prevention Program which complies with established state and federal standards guidelines and regulatory requirementsImplements infection surveillance activities according to the annual risk assessment and infection prevention plan Utilizes established NHSN criteria for surveillance through use of multiple data sources ndash ie laboratory patient records post discharge surveillance etcRoutinely reports on results of surveillance activities current problemsissuesinvestigationsspecial projects related to infection prevention issues and follow up on previous recommendations Information is presented to various stakeholders ndash ie Executive Leadership Quality Management Clinical specialtiesResponsible for the development and ongoing reviewrevision of policiesproceduresprotocols and guidelines with approval by the Infection Control Committee Collaborates with responsible individuals to facilitate establishment implementationrevision and adherence to infection prevention policiesProvides education to personnel consistent with national regulatory and professional guidelines Provides special education on Infection Prevention topics as needed with content appropriate to staff and teamsPerforms inspection rounds on all areas of acute care facilities and affiliated ambulatory sites to assess compliance with regulatory standards related to Infection Prevention Venues include other locations as assigned Provide feedback for staff on identified problems or policy compliance issuesEvaluates new products from an infection prevention perspective by conducting product trials and evaluations to ensure cost is measured against effectiveness of product in it use in infection prevention Assists in evaluation of all products regarding ability to adequately cleandisinfect product asEducationmiddotBachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing Medical Technology Microbiology Allied Health or RN requiredMasters of Nursing or other related field is preferredExperiencemiddotBroad knowledge base in Epidemiology or Occupational Health statistics and microbiologymiddotMinimum of two years of experience performing clinical duties in a hospital settingmiddotPrefer two or more years acute care experience in Infection Prevention or five years of acute care hospital experiencemiddotInfection prevention andor educational training preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEducationmiddotBachelorrsquos Degree in Nursing Medical Technology Microbiology Allied Health or RN requiredMasters of Nursing or other related field is preferredExperiencemiddotBroad knowledge base in Epidemiology or Occupational Health statistics and microbiologymiddotMinimum of two years of experience performing clinical duties in a hospital settingmiddotPrefer two or more years acute care experience in Infection Prevention or five years of acute care hospital experiencemiddotInfection prevention andor educational training preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment