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.