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Infection Prevention and Control in Nonacute Care Settings, 2022
- Infection Prevention and Control in Nonacute Care Settings
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 Developing an Infection Prevention and Control Program [Go to Page]
- First Things First: Understanding Joint Commission Standards
- Aligning Standards; Evidence-Based Guidelines; and Federal, State, and Local Regulations
- Building a Solid Foundation for Your Nonacute Care Setting’s Infection Prevention and Control Prog
- Developing a Written Infection Prevention and Control Plan
- Tool 1-1. Infection Prevention and Control Plan Checklist
- Tool 1-2. Infection Prevention and Control Plan for Ambulatory
Health Care and Office-Based Surgery
- Tool 1-3. Infection Prevention and Control Plan for
Behavioral Health Care and Human Services
- Tool 1-4. Infection Prevention and Control Plan for Home Care
- Tool 1-5. Infection Prevention and Control Plan for Nursing Care
Centers and Assisted Living Communi
- Chapter 2
Identifying and Assessing Risks [Go to Page]
- Preparing for Your Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment Steps
- Choosing a Risk Assessment Tool
- Setting and Prioritizing Goals
- Tool 2-1. Sample Infection Prevention and Control Risk
Assessment
- Tool 2-2. Infection Prevention and Control Risk Assessment Checklist
- Tool 2-3. Problematic Systems or Processes Checklist
- Tool 2-4. Assessment for Prevention of Common HAIs
- Tool 2-5. Infection Prevention and Control Risk Assessment for Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)
- Tool 2-6. Mock Tracer for Joint Commission Standards
on Infection Prevention and Control Programs
- Chapter 3 Mitigating Risks [Go to Page]
- Mitigating Risks Associated with Specific Procedures
- Addressing Risk of Exposure to Pathogens
- Creating a Successful Surveillance Program
- Implementing Effective Clinical Strategies/Standard Precautions
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hand Hygiene
- Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette
- Safe Injection Practices
- Managing Care Transitions and Information Transfer
- Tool 3-1. Hand Hygiene Practices
- Tool 3-2. Influenza Prevention Assessment
- Tool 3-3. Respiratory Hygiene Assessment
- Tool 3-4. Patient/Resident/Individual Served, Family, and Visitor Education
- Tool 3-5. Personal Protective Equipment Assessment
- Tool 3-6. Sharps Injury Prevention
- Tool 3-7. Safe Injection Assessment
- Chapter 4 Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing for Infection Prevention and Control [Go to Page]
- Understanding the Importance of Proper Reprocessing
- The Spaulding Classification System
- Selecting and Using Cleaners and Disinfectants
- Manufacturers’ Instructions
- Transportation of Soiled Items
- Location and Design of High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization Areas
- Disposal of Medical Equipment, Devices, and Supplies
- Storage of Medical Equipment, Devices, and Supplies
- Additional Challenges to Consider in Nonacute Care Settings
- Tool 4-1. Management of Used Patient Care Equipment and Instruments
- Tool 4-2. Low-Level Disinfection of Noncritical Items
- Tool 4-3. High-Level Disinfection Reprocessing (Excluding Endoscopes)
- Tool 4-4. Endoscope Reprocessing
- Chapter 5 Preparing for Infectious Disease Emergencies [Go to Page]
- Preparing for a Sudden Increase in Infectious Patients/Residents/Individuals Served
- Isolation Practices
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Communication
- Allocating Resources
- Recovery
- Tool 5-1. Infectious Disease Exposure Tracking Log for Documentation of Reporting
- Tool 5-2. Visitor Policies During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- Tool 5-3. Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Tool 5-4. Availability of Infection Prevention
and Control Equipment/Supplies
- Tool 5-5. Communications Assessment
- Appendix Matrix of Joint Commission Infection Prevention and Control Standards
- Index [Go to Page]
