Surveillance & Infection Monitoring • Develop and conduct surveillance programs to identify nosocomial infections, communicable diseases, and infection clusters • Review patient charts and reports to detect healthcare-associated infections and trends • Perform patient assessments to evaluate care practices and infectious risk potential • Recognize unusual infections and infection patterns exceeding endemic conditions • Maintain awareness of environmental conditions that may impact immunocompromised patients • Collect, analyze, trend, and report infection prevention data • Design, conduct, and analyze special studies related to infection prevention and control • Recommend infection prevention interventions and control measures • Report communicable diseases to appropriate regulatory agencies as required by law. Policy Development & Performance Improvement • Ensure development, implementation, and adherence to departmental and institutional policies • Assist with development of infection control policies, procedures, protocols, and hand hygiene practices • Lead and support performance improvement initiatives focused on reducing infections and adverse events • Implement procedures for investigation, identification, and follow-up of communicable disease exposures • Utilize professional experience, training, and education to identify and resolve infection prevention challenges • Develop initiatives that improve outcomes and conserve healthcare resources.