A professional who directs and coordinates infection control program in hospital. Responsibilities include:

• Compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures.
• Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and hospital personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection.
• Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease.
• Instructs hospital personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures.