Infection Prevention and Control and Wellness Lead
Reports to the Clinical Specialist
This position ensures regulatory compliance and implementation of clinical and non-clinical care standards and best practices in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act. Manage and oversee the IPAC program of the Home including all departments, staff, residents, and visitors within Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ministry of Labour legislation and applicable resources such as Public Health Ontario. Evaluates infection control technology, practices, and products to support the selection, stewardship, and purchasing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required. Prepares and administers an infection control budget for the Home with the Clinical Specialist. Audits IPAC practices in the Homes.
Credentials: Education and experience in IPAC practices including: Infectious diseases; Cleaning and disinfection; Data collection and trend analysis; Reporting protocols; Outbreak management; Asepsis; Microbiology; Adult education; Epidemiology; Program management; and Within three (3) years of s. 102 (6) of the Regulation coming into force, the Program Manager of IPAC shall have current certification in infection control from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (ss. 102(5) and 102(6) of the Regulation). Must have knowledge of Public Health Regulations, Registered Health Professionals Act, Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC), Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 and ON Regulation 246/22, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and privacy laws. Proficiency with Point Click Care (eHCR) considered an asset.