Policies and procedures content

The policies and procedures outlined by the infection control program shall be approved by the infection control committee and contain at least the following: (1) A requirement that a record of all reported infections generated by surveillance activities include the identification and location of the patient, the date of admission, onset of infection, the type of infection, the cultures taken, the results when known, any antibiotics administered and the physicians and practitioners responsible for care of the patient. (2) Specific policies related to the handling and disposal of biomedical waste. (3) Specific policies and procedures related to admixture and drug reconstitution, and to the manufacture of intravenous and irrigating fluids. (4) Specific policies regarding the indications for and types of isolation to be used for each infectious disease. These policies shall incorporate the concepts of Standard Precautions and utilize the recommended transmission-based categories of Contact, Airborne, and Droplet isolation procedures where deemed appropriate by the medical staff. (5) A definition of nosocomial infection. (6) Designation of an infection control officer, who coordinates the infection control program. (7) A program of orientation of new employees and other workers, including physicians, and a program of continuing education for previously employed personnel concerning infection control. Written documentation shall be maintained indicating new employees have completed the program and that previously employed have attended continuing education. OAC 310:667 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 28 September 13, 2019