Infection Prevention and Control

• Update March 16 - The Joint Commission is suspending all regular surveying.
• Update March 9 - The Joint Commission continues to actively monitor covid-19 activity.
• Update February 25 - The Joint Commission believes it is time for hospitals to prepare for a possible surge of coronavirus patients.
• Update February 14 - Information and guidance on what your organization needs to know about covid-19.
• Additional guidance on coronavirus and other infectious disease outbreaks.
• Additional guidance on respiratory protection.

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