Novice Infection Preventionist (IP) coordinates learning and on-going competency with the comprehensive organization-wide infection surveillance, prevention and control program in accordance with current requirements of regulatory, government and accrediting/licensing agencies and organizational policies and procedures. Duties include learning surveillance for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of surveillance data; outbreak investigation; and program evaluation.

• Program Evaluation and Development
  
  • Becomes familiar with plan for infection surveillance, prevention and control activities based on the facility risk assessment.
  • On-going learning epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and ability to independently initiate a risk assessment with pertinent issues identified for further improvement.
  • Evaluates and modifies the surveillance plan, as necessary.
  • Assists with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.
  • Learns to communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned.
  • Stays current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards and maintain compliance.
• Performance Improvement
  
  • Learns to define the scope of the project and select appropriate PI tools to aid in efficiency, reliability, effectiveness and ensure sustainability of the initiative.
  • Ensures that customer needs and expectations are considered in the development of and continuous improvement of processes, products, and services.
  • Monitors and analyzes process and outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability.
  • Participates in PI committees, teams and initiatives as indicated.
  • Identifies barriers for implementation and develops strategies to minimize or remove barriers.
  • Implements strategies to sustain efforts such as audit tools and meaningful feedback.
  • Rounds, daily or monthly, depending on needs per Unit/Department.
• Professional Development
  
  1. Professional Accountability
  • Pursues professional growth and development of required knowledge and skills.
  • Creates study plan for Certification in Infection Control.
  • Establishes at least 1 professional goal per year.
  • Advocates for patient safety, health worker safety, and safe practices.
  • Signs up and participates in an infection prevention and control professional organization/association (i.e.: APIC).
  2. Collaboration
  • Consults and collaborates as needed, with local, state, and federal public health officials, and community health organizations.
  • Involves multidisciplinary teams to ensure changes are vetted by all stakeholder groups.
  3. Leadership
  • Brings enthusiasm, creativity and innovation to practice.
  • Works collaboratively with others, providing direction when necessary.
  • Readily shares knowledge and expertise.
  • Prepares and delivers infection prevention presentations to external groups.
  4. Research and Implementation Science
  • Learns to integrate evidence-based practices into policies, guidelines, protocols and educational strategies.
  • Identifies barriers for implementation and develop strategies to minimize or remove barriers.
  • Implements strategies to sustain efforts such as audit tools and meaningful feedback.
  • Is an active member of relevant professional organizations.
• Design and Deliver Education
  
  • Assesses and addresses learning needs individually and of those served.
  • Creates educational goals, objectives, and strategies using learning principles and available educational tools and technology.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of educational programs and learner outcomes.
• Regulatory Requirements
  
  • Complies with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state and federal levels.
  • Facilitates compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Stays current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

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Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable