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The Role of the Infection Preventionist
Basics of Infection Prevention 2-Day Mini-CourseNovember 2017
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ObjectivesAt the end of the session the participants will be able to:
• Describe the infection prevention & control role in the in the acute care setting.
• Discuss relationship building as an IP
• Discuss key resources needed for Infection Prevention
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What’s In a Name
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INFECTION PREVENTIONIST2008
Infection Control NurseInfection Control
Practitioner
Nurse Epidemiologist Infection Control Nurse
Infection Professional
Infection Control Professional
Infection Control Coordinator
Infection Control Coordinator
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Often times, when we need the cooperation and clear direction of those around us…
Instead of coordinated efforts…
we get…
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We presume that people want to protect their patients, but they need clear direction,
consultation, and support.
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IPs need tools for serving in many roles and to accomplish prevention objectives
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Unique Role of the IP“There are two pieces that are unique to what IPs and healthcare epidemiologists bring to the table: Data --- knowing what is happening in your institution --- and the knowledge of what needs to be done to prevent infections. Those are the reasons people will invite you when discussing problems related to healthcare safety --- because its something the others don’t know. It’s what gives us the power.”
Denise Cardo, MD, DirectorCDC’s Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
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• Professional Accountability• Acquire and maintain knowledge and skills
– Attend educational conferences
– Join professional organizations» APIC» SHEA
– Participate in State and local public health events
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Professional Standards for IPs
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Up-coming Education• APIC 2018 – June 13-15; Minneapolis, MN
• SHEA – Spring Conference, April 18-20, 2018, Portland OR
• IDAC – May 5-6, Irvine
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Professional Standards for IPs
• Qualifications for Infection Control Professional/IP• Baccalaureate preferred (nursing, microbiology,
epidemiology)• Basic training – IP fundamentals course• Knowledge, experience, willingness to work hard,
listen, and question• Online & Blogs
– http://blogs.hcpro.com/osha/2009/07/the-evolution-of-the-infection-preventionist/
– https://extension.ucsd.edu/courses-and-programs/infection-prevention-and-control-course
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IP as Evaluator• Annual Risk Assessment
• Infection Prevention Plan
• Unit rounding
• Nursing units, OR, GI Lab, Radiology, ED, Clinics
• Perform surveillance
• Investigate suspected outbreaks
• Educate based on prevention needs/problems
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IP as HAI Prevention Expert • Use epidemiology and microbiology skills
• Analyze, interpret, and feedback surveillance data
• Frequent review of HAI surveillance findings with healthcare providers and leadership:
• Identifies areas for prevention focus
• Spurs new prevention efforts
• Measures progress and sustainability of prevention efforts over time
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IP as HAI Prevention Expert (con’t)• Frequent review of HAI surveillance findings with healthcare
providers and leadership:
• Provides encouragement to continue efforts when prevention success occurs
• Motivates others to look for new ways (processes, practices) to attain and sustain prevention
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IP as EducatorTeach others: staff, visitors, and patients
• Evidence-based infection prevention practices
• Infection risk, prevention and control methods• Annual Bloodborne Pathogens and Aerosolized
Transmissible Diseases (ATD) classes• Updates on Pandemics
• Influenza, Pertussis, Measles
• New Employee Orientation• Volunteers, Construction Workers, Students
• Community Classes
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The public likes to hear what IPs have to say
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IP as Consultant and Influencer
• Construction
• Floods, Fires
• Family and visitor issues
• Dietary, EVS, Lab
• Pet Therapy
• Pandemic!!!
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IP as Consultant and Influencer
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• Influence:
defined as the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others
• IPs have influence:our job is to learn how best to use it to keep patients, staff and visitors safe
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IP as Collaborator• It really is ALL about relationships – with your EVS Director, OR
Supervisor, Chief Engineer, Administration, Materials Management, Lab Director, marketing staff
• What do you learn from their expertise?
• Where is teamwork an integral part of finding the solution to the issue at hand?
• Respect and acknowledgment are a two-way street
• The list is endless…IPs collaborate during disasters, outbreaks, community projects – get to know people now!
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IP as Liaison• Definition: A person who acts as a link to form close working
relationships with other people or groups
• IPs serve as link to
Local public health
The connection to local services, resources
CDC-NHSN
For prevention guidelines and surveillance
Regulators
For requirements specific to infection prevention
Patients, visitors, staff, and administration
• IPs serve as an advocate for patient/elder safety
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IP as Customer Service• Who are infection prevention customers?
• Patients
• Family Members
• Staff
• Physicians
• Visitors
• Community
• Public Health
• Anyone who calls for your consultation services!
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IP as Mentor and Leader• IPs are role models and leaders, whether or not they
perceive themselves as such
• Staff watch your behaviors
• You make decisions related to ethics and regulations
• You are responsible for IP policies and procedures
• IPs should identify needs/desire for mentorship
• Staff nurses interested in IP
• Students needing a preceptor
• Begin an IP Liaison team
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• Surveillance
• Epidemiology & Statistics
• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology
• Disinfection/Sterilization
• Employee Health
• Principles of Adult Learning
• Outbreak investigations/ communicable disease reporting
• Product Evaluation
• Policies & procedures
• More care is given in more settings across continuum
• Quality Improvement/ prevention of other adverse events
• Waste Management
• Construction
• Bioterrorism Planning
• Pandemic Planning
• Technology – both @ bedside and informatics
• Mandatory reporting
• Other legislative issues
Competency Model used with permission of APIC, Inc.