| Subject: | JCAHO Seeks Comments on Proposed Standard for Immunization Against Influenza for Staff, Students, Volunteers and Licensed Independent Practitioners |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Thu, 19 Jan 2006 - 10:00 am |
| JCAHO is seeking comment on a proposed standard that would require healthcare organizations to provide free flu immunizations at the work site to staff, students, volunteers and licensed independent practitioners who work near or with patients classified as high-risk for flu-related complications. Comments will be accepted through February 9, 2006.
The aim of the proposed Infection Control Standard would be to reduce the risk of influenza infection and transmission throughout the... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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