October 13, 2016
Joint Commission seeking input on HAI revisions
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission announced October 12 that it is seeking input on proposed revisions to its National Patient Safety Goals on healthcare associated infections (HAIs) for ambulatory care and office-based surgery and hospitals and critical access hospitals.
The proposed revisions address surgical site infections and central line-associated blood stream infections.
Comments will be received until November 15.
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