Chris | October 12, 2010
An Infection Control professional (ICP) more recently referred to as an Infection Preventionist, is usually required to be a licensed Registered or Vocational Nurse, depending on state regulations. Some of the duties of the Infection Preventionist may include:
Conducting Surveillance: In infection control, surveillance is the term used to describe the function of observing, gathering, investigating and reviewing [...]
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Chris | February 14, 2010
You are an Infection Preventionist: I am a what?
Infection Prevention and Control is not a new specialty but it is one that has gained attention locally, nationally and globally, in light of the emergence of the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic. Nurses are familiar with basic Infection Control principles whether they work in acute care settings, long-term [...]
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