Infection Control Policies & Procedures

Chris | August 22, 2011

Question: What is the purpose of infection control policies and procedures?
Answer: In health care, policies and procedures describe protocols written, reviewed and adopted by the institution one is employed by. They are more than a guide, they define the expectations for performance and set standards that can and will be used to measure the [...]

Transmitting Organisms in Long-term Care

Chris | August 13, 2011

There are many organisms to be found in healthcare facilities just as there are in our homes, schools, public buildings and everywhere else in our complex world. We all attract and support organisms who take up residence in colonies, on and about our bodies. Usually, we enjoy a symbiotic relationship with those microscopic entities; they [...]

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