Infection Control and Safety Information
Below are some important resources and links on infection control. With the 2010 standards release date approaching, we hope that all organizations view these links to familiarize themselves with best practices in infection control to prepare for the new Chapter 7, Infection Control and Prevention and Safety. While information contained within these outside links may not be part of the AAAHC standards, it is helpful for every organization to know.
General Links:
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Association for Professionals In Infection Control & Epidemiology
World Health Organization (WHO) homepage
Standards and recognized practices in surgical settings
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings
Specific Links:
SAFE INJECTION PRACTICES FREE SURGICAL SAFETY CHECKLIST FROM WHO INFECTION CONTROL TIPS FROM NIH INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN HEALTH CAREINFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION ESSENTIAL FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS2009 H1N1 VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS