Infection Control & Prevention

Bonnie Saunders, BSN, RN, Director
(912) 375-7781 ext. 6300Ann Wooley, LPN
(912) 375-7781 ext. 6224Jeff Davis Hospital's Department of Infection Control & Prevention promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of acquiring and transmitting infections. The Infection Control Department is made up an Infection Prevention nurse.
Risk assessment, prevention, control, and surveillance
Jeff Davis Hospital Infection Control program includes the following areas:





The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, together with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), launched a national campaign in March 2002 urging patients to take a role in preventing health care errors and becoming active, involved, and informed participants of the health care team. In accordance with the Speak Up™ program initiatives, Jeff Davis Hospital encourages patients and their families to speak up if they have questions or concerns, and if they don't understand, to ask again. The Speak Up™ program features brochures.