Environment of Care - Infection Control Tools
Ensuring an environment is free of infection control risks is important for healthcare organizations. The resources provided include tools focusing on infection control processes in healthcare organizations.
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Infection Control Risk Assessment: Matrix of Precautions for Construction and Renovation
Healthcare facilities are expected to conduct and document an Infection Control Risk Assessment, also called an ICRA, prior to any type of construction or renovation. The purpose of this tool is to identify and mitigate any risks to the environment, staff or patients in the organization during the construction/renovation period.
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CDC Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities
This information, provided by the CDC, provides specific evidence-based guidelines for infection control and prevention in healthcare facilities.
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Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings Minimum Expectations for Safe Care
This information, provided by the CDC, provides specific evidence-based guidelines for infection control and prevention in outpatient settings.
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Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities.
This information, provided by the CDC, provides specific evidence-based guidelines for environmental infection control and prevention in healthcare facilities. This resource addresses equipment cleaning, HVAC systems, pest control and construction projects, etc that have an impact on the health of others.
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Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool Acute Care Hospital
Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific to acute care hospitals.
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Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool Hemodialysis Facilities
Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific for hemodialysis facilities.
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Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool Long-Term Care Facilities
Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific to long term care facilities.
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Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Tool Outpatient Facility
Sample DHH infection control risk assessment specific to outpatient care settings.
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Environmental Rounds Worksheet for Infection Prevention
Sample environment of care checklist that lists items evaluated during the DHH survey infection control risk assessment.
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Environmental Services Cleaning Guidebook
A guide for the environmental services staff to aid in training on proper cleaning through-out a healthcare facility.
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Environmental Cleaning Checklist
A checklist for the environmental services staff to ensure proper terminal cleaning of rooms after patient discharge.
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC website provides great resources on diseases and conditions as it relates to the healthcare industry.
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Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
APIC provides great resources on infection control topics for healthcare professionals.