Sentences with phrase «implemented infection control practices»

The program is designed to train U.S. healthcare epidemiologists, who oversee infection control programs, to have the skills, abilities, and tools available to implement infection control practices and provide a leadership voice in responding to infectious threats.

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The guidance is featured in the August issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology and emphasizes best practices for implementing and optimizing hand hygiene programs to prevent the spread of healthcare - associated infections (HAIs).

«Infection control practices not adequately implemented at many U.S. hospital ICUs, study finds.»

Charge Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across a variety of medical disciplines Responsible for 30 residents with broad medical needs and diseases including dementia, Parkinson's, congestive heart failure, COPD, acute renal failure, MRSA, and stroke Implement physician directed treatment plans alerting medical team of patient status changes as appropriate Maintain patient charts and confidential information in a secure and organized manner Supervise and educate CNA on infection control and patient care best practices Advocate for patient rights striving to understand patient needs and concerns Administer medications via peripheral line assessing IV site and flow rate Monitor urinary elimination including consistency, odor, volume, and color indwelling catheter patients Inspect wounds for type, drainage, odor, presence of undermining and / or tunneling, and pain Collect specimens from patients for a variety of laboratory tests Assess patients receiving oxygenation therapy for symptoms of impaired gas exchange Maintain alignment of the affected joints post total hip / knee replacement Encourages deep breathing and coughing exercises Assesses pain control and evaluates response to pain management Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity