Student Intern Epidemiology

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The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.  The Student Intern will assist the Clinical Epidemiology Department in hospital-associated infection (HAI) surveillance activities, data collection and quality improvement initiatives for the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC). During the internship the student will be educated in the topics listed below to prepare for a future career in infection prevention. At the conclusion of the internship, the student will have the opportunity to sit for the Associate – Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC) certification through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (CBIC). 

• Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
• Prevention and Control of HAIs
• Surveillance and Reporting
• Regulatory and Accreditation Requirements, Reputational Programs
• Microbiology
• Disinfection and Sterilization
• Environment of Care
• Outbreak Response and Exposure Management
• Specialty Care Populations and Settings

Under the direction of the Lead Education Infection Preventionist (IP), the intern will support processes and initiatives to reduce healthcare acquired infections and improve the quality of care and patient safety at OSUWMC. The intern will be responsible for completing assigned job duties that support HAI reduction. Additionally, the intern will be responsible for completing a process improvement or quality initiative project (e.g., an evidence-based practice project). The goal of this internship is to provide students with experiences and information to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Infection Preventionist role in the healthcare setting. Strict confidentiality of all data and information is required in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and hospital policies.

• High School Graduate, enrolled in higher-level education course(s)
• On Going: Current student status (undergrad or graduate level). Meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions

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