Hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission will soon have new requirements for infectious diseases transmittable by birth. Any organization with a labor and delivery unit will need to implement three new elements of performance (EPs) by July 1, 2018, to better identify mothers at risk of passing on infectious diseases to their babies.
New guidance for patient safety
In the current healthcare climate, patient safety is at the forefront of almost every hospital executive’s mind. The Joint Commission just released new safety guidelines that can help hospitals survive and thrive by bolstering their safety culture.
Misuse of vials: Joint Commission’s recommendations to prevent infections
In spite of the numerous infection control practices the healthcare industry has implemented, there have been at least 49 outbreaks due to the mishandling of injectable medical products, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And that statistic is very likely on the low side.
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