S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-97.1700.1702

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-97.1700.1702 - Committee

A. The Facility shall have an infection control committee composed of at least the Administrator, a Physician, and a registered nurse that shall be responsible for writing and enforcing policies and procedures for preventing and controlling hepatitis and other infections.

B. The policies and procedures for preventing and controlling hepatitis and other infections shall include, but not be limited to: (II)

1. appropriate procedures for prevention of hepatitis and other infectious diseases, to include the utilization of universal precautions for prevention of transmission of bloodborne pathogens currently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control;

2. appropriate procedures for surveillance and reporting of infections to include infection rates;

3. housekeeping;

4. handling and disposal of waste and contaminants;

5. sterilization and disinfection of equipment;

6. prevention of contamination by blood and other body fluids of units outside of the dialysis and Dialyzer reprocessing areas including toilet facilities, staff lounge, etc.;

7. protection of Patient clothing during the time when blood lines are opened or needles inserted or withdrawn; and

8. investigation of infections.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-97.1700.1702

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.