Md. Code Regs. 10.07.21.23

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.07.21.23 - Infection Control

A. The hospice care program shall have an infection control program in all care settings.

B. There is to be a written plan for identifying, preventing, and controlling the spread of infection, which includes:

(1) Identifying an individual responsible for implementing and monitoring the infection control program;

(2) Establishing a system for periodic review and update of infection control policies and procedures governing at a minimum:

(a) Personal hygiene,

(b) Aseptic and isolation techniques,

(c) Supplies, medication, and food storage, and

(d) Waste disposal;

(3) Reviewing patient and family caregiver practices to identify potential exposure to infection; and

(4) Ensuring that the infection control program is monitored, reviewed, and evaluated regularly at specified intervals.

Md. Code Regs. 10.07.21.23

Regulations .23 adopted effective August 10, 1998 (25:16 Md. R. 1274)