New edition of IC Made Easy book now available from JCR
An updated version of IC Made Easy: Your Key to Understanding Infection Prevention and Control, Second Edition, is now available from Joint Commission Resources.
This new edition offers practical guidance for infection preventionists, clinicians, accreditation professionals, and health care professionals who need to understand the basics of compliance with The Joint Commission’s requirements for infection prevention and control (IC). It also aids with daily IC challenges that exist in all care settings, especially in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This book makes IC easy to understand — for beginners new to accreditation and those seeking a refresher or reference on IC concepts — and has downloadable tools and resources.
The book features information on key topics such as:
- Preventing transmission of infection to patients, staff, and visitors
- Managing an influx of infectious patients, particularly focusing on lessons learned from the pandemic.
- Evaluating and improving an organization’s IC plan