16 Del. Admin. Code § 3330-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 3330-6.0 - Infection Prevention and Control

6.1 The dialysis center shall establish and implement an infection prevention and control program which shall be based upon nationally recognized infection prevention/control guidelines/standards (such as those developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

6.1.1 The infection prevention and control program must include all services and each particular area of the dialysis center.

6.2 The dialysis center must designate in writing, a qualified licensed healthcare professional who will lead the facility's infection prevention and control program. The dialysis center must determine that the individual has had training in the principles and methods of infection prevention and control.

6.2.1 The individual designated to lead the dialysis center's infection prevention and control program must develop and implement a comprehensive plan that includes actions to prevent, identify and manage infections and communicable diseases. The plan of action must include mechanisms that result in immediate action to take preventive or corrective measures that improve the dialysis center's infection control outcomes.

6.3 All dialysis center staff shall receive orientation at the time of employment and annual in-service education regarding the infection prevention and control program.

6.4 Specific Requirements for COVID-19

6.4.1 Before their start date, all new staff, vendors and volunteers must be tested for COVID-19 in accordance with Division of Public Health guidance.

6.4.2 All staff, vendors and volunteers must be tested for COVID-19 in a manner consistent with Division of Public Health guidance.

6.4.3 The dialysis center must follow recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Division of Public Health regarding the provision of care or services to patients by staff, vendor or volunteer found to be positive for COVID-19 in an infectious stage.

6.5 The dialysis center shall amend their policies and procedures to include:

6.5.1 Work exclusion and return to work protocols for staff tested positive for COVID-19;

6.5.2 Staff refusals to participate in COVID-19 testing;

6.5.3 Staff refusals to authorize release of testing results or vaccination status to the dialysis center;

6.5.4 Procedures to obtain staff authorizations for release of laboratory test results to the dialysis center to inform infection control and prevention strategies; and

6.5.5 Plans to address staffing shortages and the dialysis center demands should a COVID-19 outbreak occur.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3330-6.0

25 DE Reg. 769( 2/1/2022) (final)