Disease intervention specialist vs residential specialist

Differences between disease intervention specialist and residential specialist duties and responsibilities

Disease intervention specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage day-to-day evolving aspects of the HHS Zika virus response.
• Utilize NextGen and find information via NextGen EHR.
• Chart patient information on a daily basis into eClinicalWorks EHR.
• Assist in training and orienting others to the TB center and occasionally mentor new staff.
• Perform client-centered counseling and testing services utilizing CDC and ADHS standard testing and counseling protocols.
• Audit immunization health department records, day care facilities, and elementary, middle, and high schools.
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Residential specialist example responsibilities.

• Lead support groups with an emphasis on recovery and strength base techniques, DBT, CBT, self-care and coping skills.
• Dispense medication, maintain all certification in CPR, first aid, and other educational and licensing requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Assist residents with their activities of daily living (ADL).
• Provide a proactive therapeutic approach to prevent or deescalate any crisis situation per TCI regulations.
• Help Alzheimer's residents with activities of daily living such as, bathing, brushing teeth, feeding, and activities.
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