We have covered a lot already, but stay with me. We have more to cover to ensure you have a successful year! Next on the list is new guidelines. Are there any guidelines that have changed in 2022? One group that changes their definitions each year is the National Healthcare and Safety Network (NHSN). If you use their definitions, you want to review the new manual that comes out each year. Other groups update their guidelines throughout the year, but it's possible you may have missed something. I recommend skimming through these websites and others that are relevant to your facility to make sure you know all the new guidance for the year.
Once you review all of the regulations, make note if there are areas you need to add to your Infection Prevention Plan. I like to keep a running list of new guidance along with where I am in the implementation process. This helps me stay on track with making sure that I am in compliance with all regulations. You also want to include any accreditation groups such at The Joint Commission to your list to review for new standards. I know it seems like a lot of reviewing, but remember many of these have not changed so it's just a matter of confirming that you have any new information. Also, after you do this once, the following years will be much easier because you already know where to go. Win!
If you are interested in taking a deeper dive into some of the content or you like to listen rather than read, check out my podcast. Here are the episodes for the first 2 weeks, and last week will be released on Wednesday.
Kicking Off 2022 Like An Expert Part 1
Kicking Off 2022 Like An Expert Part 2
Kicking Off 2022 Like An Expert Part 3
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