Infection Prevention and Control

When developing infection prevention and control processes, practices, policies, and procedures The Joint Commission encourages organizations to follow the hierarchical approach to determine infection control requirements that are specific to their organizations.

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Further information can be found in Perspectives, April 2019.

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