Student Infection Control - Part Time (Detroit Hospital Campus)

This position will be 5-25 hours per week at the Henry Ford Health Main Hospital campus in Detroit, MI.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, evaluates and provides for the needs of the professional staff in the areas of Quality and Infection Control. Providing support for patient safety by preventing the transmission of infectious diseases, the hand hygiene program offers education and monitoring of hand hygiene performance for clinical staff.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacts and communicates with designated supervisor to coordinate and integrate components of the infection control program.
• Learn about and assist with safety audits, including patient care and support areas.
• Learn about and assist with data collection.
• Assisting in planning and implementing infection prevention and control education and training opportunities.
• Gathering information and develop educational materials on infection prevention best practices.
• Conducting research and literature review on current health-related topics.
• Participating in committee meetings, monthly webinars, taking notes, data analysis, administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned.