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Research and Markets: This Report Deals With the 'Best Practice' Policies and Procedures to Meet OSHA, JCAHO, NCQA and Other Standards for Accreditation or Ambulatory Care Setting

Posted on: Monday, 24 July 2006, 09:01 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39791) has announced the addition of Infection Control in Ambulatory Care 2006 to their offering.

Infection prevention and control is an integrated, responsive process that is applied to all programs, services and settings and requires collaboration throughout the organization to develop, implement, and evaluate. When designing the infection prevention and control program, the unique characteristics of each organization guide the selection and implementation of guidelines and successful practices to support appropriate interventions.

The goals of the infection prevention and control program are to reduce the risks of transmission of infectious agents among and between patients and health care personnel and to reduce risks for infections developing in patients related to the use of devices and procedures required in their care. The goals are achieved through the processes of surveillance, ongoing analysis of data, prevention, and control. (JCAHO)

This report deals with the 'best practice' policies and procedures to meet OSHA, JCAHO, NCQA and other standards for accreditation and certification visits in a medical office or ambulatory care setting. Resources include forms, OSHA training program, OSHA standards, web sites, references. The report is updated annually.

These 'single topics' provide the tools needed for a cost-effective, evidence-based strategy to increase the efficiency and quality of care management. Each is supported by current references from the peer-reviewed medical literature and other authoritative resources.

Preface, Disclaimers, Copyright - please review this information

JCAHO Standards for Infection Control

Infection and exposure control in ambulatory care

Infection Control Committee

Staff Infection and Exposure Control Plan - example

Biohazard and Hazmat Services

Hepatitis B vaccination

CDC Universal Precautions guidelines

Work Practice Controls

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Environment (housekeeping) services

Laundry

Communication to employees

Compliance

Training program - required components (OSHA)

Clinical Infection Control Policy - Ambulatory Care

Universal Precautions, policy and procedures

Infection Control Records

Infection control, general policy

Inservice acknowledgement form

Designation of Clean and Not-Clean/'Dirty' Patient Care Items & Equipment

'Dirty-Clean' Work Flow Policy

Refrigerator: Maintenance/Monitoring Policy

Linen: Handling, Storage, Transportation and Processing

'Soap/Lotion' Containers

Cleaning Examination Rooms

Hand washing , JCAHO queries

Biohazard waste disposal

Medical Waste Management

Medical Waste Management: Authority and Responsibility

Enforcement of the Waste Management Plan

Decontamination, Disinfection and Sterilization of Equipment

High Level Disinfection Policy

Glutaraldehyde Potency Testing Policy

Autoclave Sterilization Policy

Autoclave: Biological Monitoring, Cleaning and Servicing

Autoclave Recall and Outdate Procedures

Storage of Sterile Supplies

Communicable Disease: Managing Known or Suspected Patients

Managing HIV

HIV: Post-Exposure Evaluation

HIV: Testing/Release of Information

HIV Test: Information and consent form

Authorization: release of information related to HIV testing

Communicable Disease: Reporting

Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination Form

Hepatitis B Vaccination: Post-exposure Evaluation

Hepatitis B: Informational Pamphlet

Hepatitis B Vaccine: Informed Consent Form

Hepatitis C - clinical guideline

Post-exposure Incident Report Form

Request for Source Individual Evaluation by Another Facility

Evaluation of Source Individual - form

Exposure Follow-up Record

Tuberculosis Control Plan

Skin Disinfection to Prevent Catheter-related Blood-stream Infection

Screening for Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA)

Exposure Control - Personal Protective Equipment check list

High Level Disinfectants approved by the FDA

Infection Control Sentinel Events and their management

References and Resources for Infection Control

AHRQ Evidence report/technology assessment #43: Making Health Care Safer. A Critical Analysis of Patient Safety Practices. Infection Control Best Practice links.

OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Bloodborne pathogens. - 1910.1030

OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR) Hepatitis B Vaccine Declination (Mandatory) - 1910.1030 App A

Web Sites related to Infectious Disease

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c39791

Source: Business Wire

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