INFECTION CONTROL
 
MISSION: To provide comprehensive infection control services aimed at surveillance, prevention and control of infections to all clients, employees and visitors, while always seeking ways to improve services and the quality of client care.

SERVICE COMPONENTS:
   Client/Family Education
   Staff Education
   Information Systems and Program Evaluations
   Utilization Review
   Product Review and Value Analysis
   Exposure Control Program
   Client Immunization Program
   Antibiotic-Resistant Organism Plan
   Performance Improvement
   Services Consultation
   Community Outreach Services

Infection Control Nurses (ICNs):

Hospital ICN Coordinator
DeeAnn Elliott – 478-445-7069
DSElliott@dhr.state.ga.us

Craig Center ICN
Kathleen Feliciano – 478-445-6975
kgfeliciano@dhr.state.ga.us

Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) ICN
Glenda Trawick – 478-445-6016
GTrawi01@dhr.state.ga.us

Forensic Services (FS) ICN
Althamese Robinson-Ross – 478-445-7912
ARRoss@dhr.state.ga.us

Occupational Health and Injury Service (OHIS Coordinator)
Tara Walker – 478-445-4038
TSWalk12@dhr.state.ga.us

Infection Control Committee:  The CSH Infection Control Committee is chaired by Theresa Courtney, M.D. This committee meets monthly to review surveillance data and current recommendations published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The committee also reviews infection control policies and procedures and submits recommended additions/revisions to the Medical Executive Committee.