High-level disinfection, sterilization, and hand hygiene: What do accreditation surveyors want to see?

Abstract

Health care organizations accredited by the Joint Commission should follow a standardized approach to the development of infection prevention and control-related processes, policies, and protocols. This approach should start with applicable regulatory requirements and may incorporate evidence-based guidelines and consensus documents chosen by the Health care organizations. Surveyors follow this approach when assessing compliance.