Description
This
guide is designed to assist home health, hospice and home care organizations
with establishing a comprehensive infection prevention and exposure control
program. Implementing an infection prevention and exposure control program for
your staff, patients, and caregivers reduces the risk of contracting and
spreading infectious diseases. An effective infection prevention and exposure
control program is comprised of seven (7) components:
- Leadership Support
- Risk Assessment
- Gap Assessment
- Policy & Procedures
- Training & Education
- Record Keeping &
Documentation
- Quality Improvement Activities
This guide follows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation for Home Health and Hospice with references to the Accrediting Bodies (Joint Commission, CHAP, & ACHC) and can be adapted for as necessary for home care organizations.
Includes: Hard copy, spiral bound guide. Order Confirmation includes a digital download link to a file containing supporting Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents that can be customized for your organization.
*** Please allow 2-3 weeks for hard copy guide to be processed, shipped, and delivered. ***
Version Date October 2023