What are the Responsibilities of an Infection Control Nurse?
An Infection Control Nurse has a wide range of responsibilities, including:
- Surveillance: Tracking and monitoring infectious diseases within the facility. - Policy Development: Creating and updating infection control policies and procedures. - Education: Training healthcare staff on best practices for infection prevention and control. - Outbreak Management: Identifying, investigating, and controlling outbreaks of infectious diseases. - Compliance: Ensuring the healthcare facility complies with local, state, and national infection control regulations.
