Infection Control Nurse
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Infection control nurses specialize in preventing and controlling infections within healthcare settings. They develop and implement infection control policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing infection prevention and control programs.
- Monitoring infection rates and investigating outbreaks.
- Educating healthcare staff on infection control practices.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducting risk assessments and audits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) (minimum).
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Certification in infection control (CIC) (often preferred).
Career Pathways
- Infection Control Nurse
- Infection Control Coordinator
- Director of Infection Prevention
- Consultant in Infection Control
Related Organizations and Employers
- Infection Control Nurses of Connecticut: ICNC
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology: APIC
- Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America: SHEA
- International Society for Infectious Diseases: ISID
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