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Joint Commission's 2009 IC standards posted
Infection Control Monitor, July 4, 2008
The Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO) posted its 2009 infection control standards online this week.
Changes include renumbered standards in the Infection Prevention and Control chapter of the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals. The changes are effective January 1, 2009. Click here to view the 2009 standards.
You can also find a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) addressing the 2008 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG). The FAQ also includes changes from the 2009 goals announced last month. Click here to view the FAQ.
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