Director of Infection Prevention

Director Infection Prevention and Control

The Director of the Infection Prevention & Control Department is responsible for the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Prevention & Control Program. This includes staffing, personnel evaluation, department coordination, allocation of supplies, and financial and budgeting activities. The position is responsible for assuring compliance with Infection Prevention & Control accreditation, licensure and regulatory standards set forth by CDC, ACHA, Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS,, etc. The Director develops and implements the infection control and prevention activities within the Cancer Center in collaboration with the Physician Epidemiologist and the Infection Control Committee, utilizing the principles of epidemiology to plan the prevention of the spread of endemic and epidemic diseases within the Cancer Center. The principles are applied to the specific ages and life stage of the populations served.

Qualifications : Education :

• Master's Degree – Infection Control, Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology (Required)

Licensure :

Minimum Experience Required :