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Infection Control Nurse - Bengaluru, Karnataka, India - Motherhood Women's & Child Care Hospital

Motherhood Women's & Child Care Hospital

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1 month ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

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Description

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, Café, 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 regularly monitor Infection Control Practices.
To investigate outbreaks.
To carry out any other projects as assigned by Infection Control Officer.
To be aware of the NABH & NE standards and implement the same.
To maintain patient confidentiality.
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 Hepafilter 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.