Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the implementation of the Hospital IC program.
- To conduct IC surveillance activities of Operation Theatres, Intensive Care Units, all nursing areas, OPD and other critical areas, CSSD, Blood storage, Bio medical waste storage, Pharmacy, Lab as per schedule.
- To compile and analyze hospital infection data daily; escalate outliers and follow up for compliance.
- To periodically monitor the use of disinfectants.
- To be aware of the NABH & NE standards and implement the same.
- To monitor patient safety on hospital acquired infections and medication safety on surgical prophylaxis.
- To conduct regular training on IC protocols for all health professionals.
- Responsible for all employee vaccinations against infectious disease.
- To conduct monthly audits to ensure IC compliance in the hospital.
- To coordinate and monitor results of Culture water, air, swab; ensure timely action on positive reports.
- To supervise timely Hepa-filter validation.
- To oversee practice of Hand hygiene, bio medical waste management & HAI care bundles.
- To visit bio medical waste agency and external laundry once in 6 months.
- To undertake any other work assigned by the Head of the Department.
- To monitor and track patients with intravascular catheters, urinary catheters, surgical wounds and ET tubes.
- To coordinate with central sterile supply department and monitor all departmental functions of the CSSD technician.*2 Years Diploma course is mandatory.