Developing an effective infection control program for home care.
Home care agencies can develop comprehensive, effective infection control and prevention programs by including six critical elements: surveillance for infections, infection control education, consultation, epidemiological investigation, quality improvement activities, and policy and procedure development.
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D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D018574:Home Care Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D016730:Program Development; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration