Joint Commission Seeks Input Revisions to Infection Prevention and Control Chapter for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services (BHC)
Published: 06/07/2024
Sources:
- The Joint Commission
Relevant To:
- Behavioral Health - Outpatient,
- Behavioral Health - Inpatient
The Joint Commission (TJC) has opened a field review to get feedback on proposed revisions to the “Infection Prevention and Control” (IC) chapter requirements for behavioral health care and human services.
The revisions include:
- Streamline and focus on the structures and processes that are essential to support quality and safety
- A revised framework for a strong infection prevention and control program
- Aligning requirements more closely to law and regulation and the Cente…