High-level disinfection, sterilization, and hand hygiene: What do accreditation surveyors want to see?

Am J Infect Control. 2023 Oct;51(10):1182-1184. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2023.04.006. Epub 2023 Apr 13.

Abstract

Health care organizations accredited by the Joint Commission should follow a standardized approach to the development of infection prevention and control-related processes, policies, and protocols. This approach should start with applicable regulatory requirements and may incorporate evidence-based guidelines and consensus documents chosen by the Health care organizations. Surveyors follow this approach when assessing compliance.

Keywords: Compliance; Joint Commission; Policy.

MeSH terms

  • Accreditation
  • Disinfection
  • Hand Hygiene*
  • Humans
  • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations*
  • United States