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
Lillie Chatman – 478-445-3035
LMChatma@dhr.state.ga.us

Craig Center ICN
Gwendolyn Coleman – 478-445-6975
GRColema@dhr.state.us

Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) ICN
Imogene Bowen – 478-445-4038
IBowen@dhr.state.ga.us

Psychiatric Treatment & Forensic Services (PTFS) ICN
Joan Barksdale – 478-445-5687
JSBarks2@dhr.state.ga.us

Occupational Health and Injury Service (OHIS) ICN
Imogene Bowen – 478-445-4038
IBowen@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.