Transcription of Infection Control Checklist - ASHP
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1 CHAPTER 9 Infection Control ChecklistThe Joint Commission, in its prevention and Control ofinfection (IC) standards, requires organizations to takeprecautions to reduce the risk of acquiring and transmit-ting infections . Organizations must have effective, orga-nization-wide IC programs. All departments and servicesmust participate in the organization s IC : Organizations surveyed under the Comprehen-sive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals: The Offi-cial Handbook (CAMH) must comply with the IC stan-dards that are applicable to them. Organizations sur-veyed under other Joint Commission accreditationmanual(s) should review the appropriate manual.
4 Assuring Continuous Compliance with Joint Commission Standards: A Pharmacy Guide Yes No NA Infectious waste disposal containers are close to the area of use. Infectious waste is placed in specially marked containers (e.g., red bags) and dis-
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