What are the duties of an infection control nurse?

Assessing microorganism sensitivity to antibiotics presently in use and communicating with medical staff regarding current sensitivity and resistance patterns. Compiling data and analyzing the results regarding the epidemiology of heath-care associated infections. Conferring with various hospital departments and other resources to investigate unusual events or clusters of infection. Education patients and families in the prevention and control of infection. Identifying infection control problems associated with medical and patient equipment. Notifying the local public health department of incidences of specific reportable communicable diseases. Proving stuff education on infection prevention and control.