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IC.02.01.01 1. The [organization] implements its infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, to mimimize, reduce, or eliminate the risk of infection.

Refers to Standard: SurgicalSiteInfectionsCAH
Applicable Programs: CAH
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bubble 01 Sep 08 10:50 | GailHorvath said...:
In many organizations the surgical skin prep is at the surgeon's discretion and not necessarily evidence based. I wouold like to see the requirement reflect current evidence based practices such as the use of a 2%CHG w/70% Alcohol.

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r1 - 27 Dec 2007 - 09:09:26 - EricDanielson
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