Discuss infected patient control measures and other problems regarding infection and its transmission with hospital staff and guide them in appropriate control measures. Correlate the use of antibodies with the infection organisms relating the organism to the antibiotic sensitivities and relaying significant information to clinical staff. Develop and maintain rapport and productive consultative relationships with clinical and other staff involved in patient care. Provide daily guidance to clinical staff in matters relating to infection control to insure adequate execution of policies, procedures, standards and techniques. Evaluate isolation of patients for appropriateness to assure that acceptable standards of patient care can be maintained and that supplies are adequate and accessible.
Conduct daily rounds to assigned units to assess environment, equipment and supplies.
Report concerns to the Nurse Epidemiologist, Associate Epidemiologist, or Hospital Epidemiologist. Teach and train clinical staff about Infection Control policies and procedures as directed by administrative staff. Monitor animal experimentation for appropriate techniques, usage of hospital equipment and adherence to applicable policies and procedures. Maintain CEUs required for licensure. Prioritize workload on a daily basis.