Responsibility of Infection Control Nurse

Responsibility of   Infection Control Nurse

   The ICN provides assistance to the Microbiologist for the prevention and control of infection in the hospital.

     Detects and investigates suspected Hospital Acquired infections on a systematic and current basis, and collects relevant information.

       Surveillance activities necessary for Infection Control.

       Investigates all significant infection control problems.

       Prompts the initiation of form for Notification of Infectious Diseases, when indicated.

       Initiates follow-up cultures on patients and contacts when indicated, and recommends other studies, as required, to confirm or rule out a suspected infection.

       Assists in the development and the annual review and revision of infection control policies and procedures and monitor their implementation.

     Inspects the environment and observes personnel activities for the purpose of detecting possible infection hazards and evaluating compliance with standards set by the Infection Control Committee.

         Routinely monitors compliance with Hospital policy on isolation' of patients with community-acquired or nosocomial infections, which require special care.

    Coordinates and assists with employee orientation and in-service education programs related to infection control.

    Follow-up of all infections in Hospital personnel and assists in the development of the Hospital Employee Health Program.

       Collaborates with the clinician and nurses about the routine monitoring of the units, which are particularly vulnerable to infection problems.

          Works with the Microbiologist to identify, investigate and control outbreaks of infection.