| Subject: | Review of TJC Standard IC.01.05.01, Element of Performance 1 as it Applies to Transmission-Based Precautions |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Mon, 12 Apr 2010 - 11:00 am |
| The StayAlert Administrator has been asked to review Joint Commission (TJC) standard IC.01.05.01, Element of Performance 1 as it applies to developing policies related to transmission-based precautions. IC.01.05.01, EP 1 requires hospitals to use evidence-based guidelines, or in lieu of such guidelines, expert consensus, to develop infection prevention and control activities. Transmission-based precautions include: Contact PrecautionsDroplet PrecautionsAirborne Precautions/Airborne... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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