Hand Hygiene Auditor - Infection Prevention

Erlanger
Chattanooga, TN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Performs direct observation of patient care and support staff to evaluate for completion of proper hand hygiene following established policies and procedures.

What You Will Do

Collects data daily on hand hygiene practices direct observation, submits hand hygiene observations using the Purell SMARTLINK Observation App, and creates their schedule for observation.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Supports Infection Prevention and Control department efforts to improve patient safety and infection prevention by providing data needed to improve hand hygiene adherence.

Requirements

  • Previous experience with direct observation for hand hygiene compliance
  • High School Graduate
  • Completion of Hand Hygiene Auditor Training within first week of assignment to the role
]]>