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Joint Commission Offers Tips for Survey Readiness

Healthcare-associated infections claim the lives of 99,000 people every year, according to CDC statistics, and several nationwide initiatives are linked to reducing the risks of adverse events and increasing patient safety. ...More
March 18, 2011
Posted in Articles
Hospitals Must Assess Competencies of its Infection Preventionists

While Joint Commission standards require hospitals to identify those responsible for infection prevention and control programs, it’s up to the organization to determine staffing and skill mix based on hospital goals. ...More
March 18, 2011
Posted in Articles
Leadership Can Be the Differentiator in HAI Prevention

In a new study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, researchers in Michigan led by Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH, found that leadership plays a critical role in hospital infection prevention and control programs. Through a three-phase study of invited hospitals ...More
September 1, 2010
Posted in News
Contact Precautions' Role in Fighting HAIs is Debated

Can aggressive isolation practices and contact precautions make a significant impact on infection rates? ...More
July 27, 2010
Posted in Articles, PPE & Standard Precautions
Joint Commission Offers Infection Prevention Mentoring and Professional Development Service

The Joint Commission's Mentoring and Professional Development Service involves an extended relationship with a healthcare organization or system, its infection prevention professionals, and institution leaders. ...More
July 9, 2010
Posted in News
Joint Commission May Refine Tracer Methodology

The Joint Commission says it will examine ways to refine its tracer methodology by integrating patient-care tracers and patient system tracers to thoroughly evaluate selected high risk or problem-prone processes, including cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of medical ...More
July 7, 2010
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization
Making a Difference in Infection Prevention

A seasoned infection preventionist discusses issues that weigh on her mind. ...More
July 7, 2010
Posted in Articles