LTC IPAC Associate
3 weeks ago
The Long-Term Care (LTC) Infection, Prevention and Control (IPAC) Associate has responsibility for IPAC across the LTC home. The LTC IPAC Associate is a member of the healthcare team, and reports to the Manager of IPAC, working within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best possible care for our residents while ensuring the health and safety of both residents and staff within the home.
Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria:
Responsible for coordinating theLTC infection prevention program. Accountablefor implementing, monitoring and evaluating the LTC infection preventionprogram as directed by the Manager of Infection Prevention and Control. Ensures that the ProvincialInfectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) best practice guidelines as wellas the IPAC guidelines of applicable professional organizations and regulatoryand governmental agencies are incorporated while making recommendations toleadership for improvements. Will use continuous qualityimprovement techniques and project management approaches to continuously improveresident care procedures and control mechanisms related to quality, complianceand infection prevention. Reviews relevant public health issues to integrate into practice, serves as anadvisor and resource person regarding infection prevention issues, collaborateswith other healthcare professionals within and outside of the facility, and isresponsible for implementing infection prevention education programs. Incorporates theprinciples of fiscal responsibility into practice and promotes the standards ofadvanced professional practice. Systematically collects and analyzes healthcare-associated infection data toidentify trends and risk factors. Investigates incidentsof infections and reports such incidents to the appropriate individual/department,discusses and monitors infection prevention practices with staff members andconducts outbreak investigations and audits.Specific Responsibilities:
Provide recommendationsto the interdisciplinary teams and leaders regarding the prevention and controlof infections. Conduct surveillance andexposure investigations in order to implement measures to prevent/controltransmission of infectious agents. Risk manages andcommunicates with leaders and staff members regarding the management ofinfectious patients/residents and other infection prevention approaches. Coordinatethe annual infection control risk assessment in conjunction with the InfectionPrevention and Control Committee (IPAC). Developand implementing the annual infection prevention plan in conjunction with theinfection prevention and control committee. Evaluatethe annual plan for goal achievement in conjunction with the Infectionprevention and control committee. Ensurethe completion of IPAC audits regarding the implementation of and compliancewith selected policies. Consulton infection risk assessment prevention and control strategies. Workwith education leads in providing training and orientation for all staffmembers and independent practitioners regarding the prevention of HospitalAcquired Infections and IPAC core competencies. Coordinatewith the Human Resources regarding relevant staff member health issues. Assessand analyze internal and external data in order to successfully implement bestpractices. Coordinatewith clinical teams and environmental services regarding the development ofstandards, audits, and research. Conductsurveillance of Hospital Acquired Infections data and monitoring trends for theorganization. Preparereports and statistical data for the infection control committee, medical staffcommittees, program managers, quality and risk and the facility’sadministration and other committees as needed. Identifyopportunities for infection prevention improvements based upon evidence-basedpractices, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, and data analysis ofhigh risk, high volume infection prevention prone activities. Collaboratewith physicians, nurses, department managers, supervisors, employee health andother professional/nonprofessional staff to provide resource information,resolve infection control issues and identify new opportunities to improveservice and reduce cost. Liaisewith Public Health Unit regarding infectious and communicable disease reportingand disseminating Public Health direction to stakeholder groups Participate in quality improvement initiatives thatsupport client safety Contributes to atransparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding bypatient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJLCB Promotes anenvironment that encourages and supports change using change leadership theory This position may be required to perform additional related job functions beyond this description. Weekends and after hours may be required in accordance with the operational needs of SJLCB and there may be a requirement to work outside the normal hours of work periodically.Qualifications & Skills:
Diploma/Degreein health-related discipline or equivalent combination of education andexperience Demonstratesstrong IPAC knowledge and experience in related areas of infectious diseases,microbiology, epidemiology, statistics, asepsis; disinfection/sterilization;outbreak management Highlycollaborative professional individual who demonstrates the ability to buildstrong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Workingknowledge of evidence-based and nursing practice and theory and demonstratesputting these into practice. Abilityto thinking critically in complex and stressful situations, and strong conflictresolution skills. Abilityto foster a collaborative team approach for decision-making. Abilityto use adult learning techniques in the delivery of formal learning/trainingsessions and presentations using adult learning techniques to regionalgroupings of stakeholders. Strongability to apply project management and quality improvement methods and toolsto IPAC and quality improvement projects. Proficiencywith various computer systems and software programs including: databasemanagement, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications, (MSOffice). Abilityto independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and be adaptableand flexible in order to meet the demands of their ever-changing environment. Strongability in conducting complex investigations and root cause analysis required Expertisesupporting organizational change through strategic thinking and organizationalbehaviour/change management principles Excellentcommunication, report-writing and presentation skills; critical thinking ,problem-solving and negotiation skills Superiorprofessional judgment, diplomacy and relationship building skills.
What We Offer:
Enrolment in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Optional part-time benefit plan enrolment Free Parking
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) St. Joseph's Lifecare Centre appreciates all responses. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, staff, and others from COVID-19. As such, subject to any verified medical exemption or accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, it will be a condition of employment that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre Brantford is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, utilizing a collaborative approach in supporting persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, selection, hiring, and the ongoing employment life cycle. Upon individual request, the Life Centre will endeavor to remove any barrier to the employment lifecycle to accommodate those employees with disabilities.
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