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Joint Commission Revises IC Chapter

Post Date: 01/16/2024

Effective July 1, 2024, The Joint Commission approved new and revised requirements for the “Infection Prevention and Control” (IC) chapter for critical access hospitals and hospitals. The simplified content and structure eliminated requirements that do not add value to accreditation surveys. Read more.