Infection Control
Proficiency Scale
1 =
No Experience
2 =
Need Training
3 =
Able to perform with supervision
4 =
Able to perform independently
| Surveillance | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performs Targeted Surveillance | |||||
| Outbreak Investigations | |||||
| Collaboration with Infection Control Committee | |||||
| Collaboration with Hospital Epidemiologist | |||||
| Performance Improvement Projects Related to Communicable Diseases | |||||
| Collects, Monitors, and Maintains Data Using Facility HER | |||||
| Utilize Center for Disease Control (CDC) | |||||
| Infection Criteria (TB, AIDS) | |||||
| Documentation and Investigation Techniques | |||||
| Rounds of Hospital Units | |||||
| Case Definition and Related Patient Care Issues | |||||
| Monitor Infection Control Practices | |||||
| Nosocomial Infections (AHIs, MRSAs) | |||||
| Health Care Workers Exposures | |||||
| Tracing Possible Sources of Infection or Transmission | |||||
| Monitor Infection Control Practices |
| Identification of Problems | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regularly Meet with the Hospital Epidemiologist | |||||
| Risk Reduction Among Patients and Staff | |||||
| Understand the Transmission and Break of Infections | |||||
| Identify Epidemiologically Important Issues for Infection Control Committee |
| Hospital Epidemiologist and Administration | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design COA Including Surveillance, Outbreak Investigations, and Performance Improvement Projects | |||||
| Communicable Diseases Reporting as Required | |||||
| Compliance with Federal and State Laws Regarding Medical Wastes | |||||
| OSHA NIOSH Standards | |||||
| Blood Borne Pathogens and Respiratory Pathogens | |||||
| Chart Review |
| Policies and Procedures | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infection Control Policies | |||||
| Staff Practices Associated with Infection Control | |||||
| Professional Guidelines (CDC, APIC, etc.) | |||||
| The Joint Commission Guidelines on Infection Control | |||||
| Infection Control Plan to Meet Required Changes |
| Coordination | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acts as Department Liaison for Infection Control Department | |||||
| Act as Consultant for the Facility Infection Control Activities | |||||
| Interdepartmental Coordination on Risk Reduction | |||||
| Provide Coordinated Services to Patients for Improvement |
| Education | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Services of Current Employees on Infection Control | |||||
| Orientation Programs of New Employees on Infection Control | |||||
| Infection Control Techniques and Policies |
| Age Specific Competencies | Rating Stars (Click) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (Birth - 1 year) | |||||
| Preschooler (ages 2-5 years) | |||||
| Childhood (ages 6-12 years) | |||||
| Adolescents (ages 13-21 years) | |||||
| Young Adults (ages 22-39 years) | |||||
| Adults (ages 40-64 years) | |||||
| Older Adults (ages 65-79 years) | |||||
| Elderly (ages 80+ years) |