With Tools for Program Development Nina F. Shik, RN, MSN, ARNP, CIC With the emergence of illnesses such as the Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome and Avian influenza the need for a robust infection control
program is more essential than ever in the healthcare setting. This
manual provides a comprehensive guide with tools to assist in the
development and implementation of effective infection control measures
for any healthcare facility. Policies are written using the most current
available standards and guidelines set by JCAHO, OSHA and the CDC.
Released November 2005
Highlighting
Tools to develop and implement an effective infection control
program for a variety of healthcare settings.
Incorporates the latest standards and guidelines available
set by JCAHO, OSHA, and the CDC.
An encyclopedia of information for healthcare professionals
responsible for maintaining and implementing the most current infection
control measures in their patient care environment, including isolation
precautions, cleaning and disinfection policies.
Policies for specialty locations, employee health, emergency
plans and much more.
Indispensable resource for the healthcare professional.
Table of Contents:
Program Development
Organizations Relevant to Infection Control
Guidelines and Reports
Infection Control Program Policy
Infection Control Manager Job Description
Infection Control Practitioner Job Description
Surveillance
Surveillance for Healthcare Associated Infections
Device Days Data Collection Forms
Active Surveillance Program
Active Surveillance Patient Information Sheet
Active Surveillance Screening Form
Outbreak Investigation Policy
Infection Control Committee
Infection Control Committee Policy
Minutes Form
Agenda Form
Scheduled Reports Calendar
Sign-in Sheet
Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene and Surgical Scrub Policy
Hand Hygiene Surveillance Form
Artificial Fingernails Acknowledgement Form
Isolation Precautions
Standard and Transmission-Based Isolation Policy
Respiratory Etiquette Strategies
MRSA Patient and Family Information Sheets
VRE Patient and Family Information Sheets
Cleaning and Disinfection
Approved Environmental Disinfectant Policy
Facility Approved Disinfectant Form
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization Policy
General Infection Control Environmental Survey
Chemical High Level Disinfection Policy
Selection, Cleaning and Disinfection of Toys
Laundry Handling and Processing Policy
Laundry Service Infection Control Survey
Construction and Renovation
Construction and Renovation Infection Control Policy
Infection Control Risk Assessment Form
ICRA Remediation Form
Specialty Locations
Rehabilitation Settings Infection Control Policy
Animal Visitation Policy
Dental Infection Control Policy
Dialysis Center Infection Control Environmental Survey
