Acute Care Hospital Infection Control and Prevention Assistance

The Covid-19 pandemic created a critical shortage of infection prevention professionals in the acute care hospital setting, including critical access and long-term acute care. In response to this rapidly evolving environment, Infection Control Consulting Services (ICCS) has mobilized a highly experienced team of certified consultants with extensive acute care experience to assist with various tasks, including remote services and onsite visits. Each ICCS consultant has more than 10 years' experience in acute care infection prevention. This includes experience with electronic medical record platforms and surveillance programs. 

Tasks currently provided by our team to hospitals and health systems include the following:  

  • Onsite initial gap analysis/program assessment visits

  • "In-time" onsite education

  • Repeat onsite visits as requested by client facility

  • Assistance with preparation for accreditation or state surveys

  • Development of acute care written IP&C programs

  • Development of policies and procedures

  • Remote onboarding of novice IPs

  • Remote HAI surveillance as per federal and state requirements

  • Remote reporting data into NHSN  

  • Remote policy and procedure review and revision

  • Remote attendance at IP&C Committee meetings

  • Remote education

If your hospital requires assistance, ICCS is here to assist! Fill out the form on this page and a representative will follow up to discuss how we can best meet your needs. If your matter is time-sensitive, call (215) 692-3485.