Ipac Program Specialist

2 days ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Environmental Health

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 6 months

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager, the IPAC Program Specialist will have an impact on the health and health equity of the community by being responsible for the provision of evidence-based infection prevent and control education, consultation and support across congregate settings in Niagara. The IPAC Program Specialist will also liaise with both Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and Public Health Nurses (PHNs) in support of their on-going IPAC assessments. This position will act as an extension of the Niagara Region IPAC Hub and work in accordance with departmental expectations, Provincial Directives, IPAC best practice recommendations, and legal mandates as outlined by Provincial Ministries and the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) R.S.O. 1990.

**Education**:

- Diploma/degree in Nursing (BScN) or in Public Health and Safety (BASc) / Certified Public Health Inspector CPHI (C)
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC) is preferred
- Master’s degree in Health Sciences or a related field is preferred

**Knowledge**:

- 5 years of current related experience working with congregate settings in the field of IPAC
- Minimum 5 years’ experience responding to IPAC complaints in congregate settings
- 5 years of demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
- Ability to influence and gain acceptance, understanding and compliance in a short period of time
- Knowledge of electronic documentation software
- Proven knowledge and understanding of Infection Control Programs and implementation measures is required
- Knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Homes Act and Regulations; Occupational Health and Safety Act; and the Accreditation Process
- Current registration as a Certified Public Health Inspector with the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors or as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Certified with the Certification Board of Infection Control is preferred

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Identify and address gaps in infection prevention and control practices in a variety of settings; develop specific IPAC best practice guidance targeting the various congregate living organizations _(40% of time):_**:

- Collect information, assess, measure and analyze the ability of the various congregate settings to prevent and manage outbreaks of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
- Work in collaboration with congregate setting leadership, as well as Public Health Inspector(s) / Public Health Nurse(s) to gather point-in-time information that accurately reflects potential barriers or challenges to stop the spread of infection and reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality
- Engage with leadership at the site during analysis to plan for onsite support which may be required
- Complete further assessment of the site to identify extent of crisis, level of risk and potential for additional transmission within the home. Provide guidance and consultation on staffing levels, PPE availability and burn-rate, and make IPAC recommendations for future improvement
- Assess and review staff IPAC practices (PPE use, donning and doffing, hand hygiene and implementation of PH guidance and protocols)
- Assess internal policies and procedures, identify gaps and make recommendations for improvement

**_ Implement support and consultative measures to prevent the site from going into outbreak or to stabilize the site (35% of time):_**:

- Provide consultation, guidance and leadership to the administrators of community congregate setting environments regarding best practice pandemic protocols
- Support leadership to develop a staffing plan and identify staffing resources
- Support leadership to ensure capacity building of staff with IPAC measures and increasing compliance with PH measures (provide resources, suggest education strategies and help to secure required training, help problem solve barriers)
- Support leadership to ensure the site has support coordinating access to resources
- Ensure continued monitoring and surveillance of the site utilizing data to support outbreak management decisions
- Support and liaise with Public Health staff responsible for performing outbreak management and prepare/participate in outbreak meetings as needed (ensure leadership is ready to speak to updates, ensure line list is complete and accurate, ensure the home has identified questions they may have for public health to support ongoing management of the outbreak)
- Liaise with Public Health staff and ensure ongoing communication and status updates with the goal of compliance (25% of time)_
- Review, audit and share applicable documentation (Public Health Environmental Inspection Reports, applicable MLTC Compliance Documents, applicable MOLTSD documents)
- Work with Public Health Inspector(s) and Public Health Nurse(s) to provide daily updates on the st

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