HAI prevention emphasized in 2009 National Patient Safety Goals.
* Having an infection control program already in place does no ensure compliance with new NPSGs. * Patient involvement, education are critical components in preventing HAIs. * New requirements mean more levels of documentation.
D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004282:Documentation; D006040:Goals; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D017751:Safety Management; D014481:United States