June 22, 2023
The Joint Commission seeking comments on proposed new IC requirements
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission, on June 21, announced that there is still time to comment on its proposed new Infection Control (IC) chapter requirements for hospitals and critical access hospitals.
The goal of revising the chapter is to align the IC standards and elements of performance more closely with CMS Conditions of Participation.
Comments will be accepted until July 5, 2023.
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