| Subject: | Joint Commission Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes to Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infection (IC) Standards |
| Category: | The Joint Commission (TJC)
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| Published: | Tue, 8 May 2007 - 12:00 am |
| The Joint Commission (JC) is seeking comments on proposed changes to Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Infection (IC) Standards. The proposed changes are applicable to the following accreditation programs: Ambulatory Care, Critical Access Hospitals, Home Care, Hospitals and Office-Based Surgery. Comments are being accepted through June 13, 2007.
These proposed changes are a part of JC’s Standards Improvement Initiative, a program designed to review existing standards, eliminate... The full article is available to StayAlert subscribers. Click here for a free trial subscription. |
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