All ambulatory surgery centers have policies for infection control, but those policies do not always come together to create a unified plan. Here are four tips on creating a cohesive infection control program from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
1. Define the program. A program includes documented policy, documented processes and documented activity.
2. Build the foundation. The foundation of successful IC program will be based on each facility's individual needs. Consider issues such as:
• Patient population
• Providers
• Personnel
• Geography
• Facility size
3. Establish assignments. Once a sound structure is in place, create specific tasks and assigned individuals or teams to accomplish these tasks.
4. Integration. Integrate the IC program with the facility peer review program and quality program. Linking these programs together enforces the overall goal of quality improvement.
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1. Define the program. A program includes documented policy, documented processes and documented activity.
2. Build the foundation. The foundation of successful IC program will be based on each facility's individual needs. Consider issues such as:
• Patient population
• Providers
• Personnel
• Geography
• Facility size
3. Establish assignments. Once a sound structure is in place, create specific tasks and assigned individuals or teams to accomplish these tasks.
4. Integration. Integrate the IC program with the facility peer review program and quality program. Linking these programs together enforces the overall goal of quality improvement.
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Accreditation Tip: When Does Reaccreditation Apply?
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