Ipac Lead/adoc-rpn - Toronto, Canada - Elm Grove Living Centre

Elm Grove Living Centre

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

As an IPAC Lead you will be accountable

Coordination and implementation of infection prevention and control practices for the home
Participate in the planning of an infection surveillance program and lead the management of outbreaks in consultation with the local public health unit;
Perform daily infection surveillance and develop the monthly surveillance report;
Educate staff on the principles and practices of infection prevention and act as a resource regarding infection prevention and control;
Maintain current vaccines for all residents; ensure the home is in compliance with the infection control guidelines mandated by the Long-Term Care Homes Act;
Plan, develop, deliver and implement all training/orientation for current and new employees in accordance with legislation and health care standards, and in consultation with the Leadership Committee;
Regularly evaluate training programs to ensure the needs of the home is being met;
Identify and report safety hazards, conduct regular safety inspections and follow safe working practices and behavior;
Provide expert guidance on facility design, maintenance, and construction projects;
Lead the implementation of changes mandated by regulatory, accrediting, and licensing agencies (includes reporting communicable diseases to the local public health);
Monitor staff compliance with infection prevention guidelines regarding the disposal of sharps and biomedical waste, use of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene practices and provides reports to the Infection Prevention Committees;
Analyze infection trends, risk factors, and evaluate prevention and control strategies;
Perform program assessment and make recommendations for correction and improvement;
Lead the annual influenza vaccination campaign;
Lead outbreak response efforts in coordination with the local public health unit; Perform other duties as assigned;