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Cherry County Hospital seeks an Infection Prevention & Safety Officer to lead hospital-wide infection control and safety programs in our rural critical access setting. This role develops and maintains evidence-based policies, conducts surveillance and data analysis, and ensures compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards. The Officer educates staff on infection prevention, PPE, and hand hygiene; investigates infections and safety events; and drives quality improvement initiatives. Working in a close-knit, interdisciplinary team, you will help safeguard patients, staff, and the community through proactive, patient-centered safety practices. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and hospital safety policies and procedures. Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data analysis, and reporting to leadership and regulatory bodies. Lead investigations of healthcare-associated infections and safety events, recommending...