What will the new Infection Control chapter look like?

The new infection control standards will now be condensed and reorganized. Currently, the structure of the infection control chapter of accreditation standards for hospitals includes 12 standards and 51 elements of performance. Beginning July 1, 2024, the infection control chapter will have 4 standards and 14 elements of performance. Additionally, the numbering has changed for the standards, both for hospitals and critical access hospitals.