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.
Hard
copy, spiral bound guide shipped via UPS in 5-7 business days, not including weekends and holidays. Includes: digital download link located in order confirmation email to a file that contains supporting Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents that can
be customized for your organization.
Version Date October 2023