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INFECTION CONTROL
- Do you have an effective infection control program at your organization?
- Are your surveillance, education and other prevention activities working?
- Is your program cost effective, and how does it compare with other organizations similar to yours?
- Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published the results of a 10 year study which identified the essential elements of the most effective, least costly infection control programs?
Effective infection control programs are organization-wide, operationalized through appropriate guidelines, overseen by an organizational committee, coordinated by a qualified professional, well documented, and augmented by necessary support services.
Collectively, these elements establish a program which reduces the risk of acquiring and transmitting infections in your organization.
Quality Systems Group's certified and experienced consultants are prepared to assist with:
- Development of a written infection control plan and program including, but not limited to, job descriptions, evaluation tools, reports, system management guidelines and forms.
- Analysis of infection control system components including: comprehensive surveillance, education, employee health, operational guidelines, OSHA and related regulatory compliance, appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency.
- Education and role development of the infection control practitioner.
- Integration with other functions/systems, including Environmental Services, Employee Health, Risk Management and Performance Improvement.
- Review and/or creation of an OSHA acceptable bloodborne pathogen exposure control plan, education plan and recordkeeping system.
- Assessment of the Employee Health program.
- Assistance and education to facilitate Infection Control Committee functioning.
- Enhancement of the role of the Medical Staff, organizational leadership and employees as participants in the infection control system.
- Evaluation and/or establishment of an effective system for performance improvement of the infection control program.
- Identification of high-risk areas and guidance in the development of prevention strategies; and
- JCAHO pre-survey appraisal of the infection control system.
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