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Engineering controls vs. infection control.

C H Patterson

    Nursing Management
    |April 24, 2004
    PubMed
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    Two new Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements emphasize engineering controls. These standards highlight the critical crossover between environmental safety and infection prevention strategies in healthcare settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Infection Control
    • Environmental Health & Safety

    Background:

    • The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) is introducing new standards.
    • These requirements address the intersection of engineering controls and infection prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To inform healthcare facilities about new JCAHO requirements.
    • To highlight the importance of engineering controls in infection control.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of new JCAHO accreditation standards.
    • Review of literature on engineering controls and infection crossover.

    Main Results:

    • Identification of two specific new JCAHO requirements.

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  • Emphasis on the integration of engineering and infection control.

    • Conclusions:

    • Healthcare facilities must adapt to new JCAHO standards.
    • Effective implementation of engineering controls is crucial for infection prevention.