INFECTION PREVENTIONIST

The Infection Preventionist (IP) is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the hospital’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. The IP conducts surveillance, identifies and investigates healthcare-associated infections, and ensures accurate reporting through NHSN and state systems. The IP collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based policies, provide staff education, and sustain infection prevention strategies aligned with CDC, CMS, OSHA, Joint Commission, and state health department requirements.

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