During infection control meetings it is important to document exactly what is discussed and how it applies to facility policies and protocols. “The meeting minutes have to chronicle exactly what was said and gone over. If there are any problems, you should document what the plan of action is and how you plan to correct it,” he said to Becker’s ASC Review.
Accreditation Tip: Clear Documentation for Infection Control
Ensuring infection control meetings address sterilization, hand hygiene, surgical infections, sharps safety and cleaning protocols is vital to maintaining standards compliance, according to David C. Watts, MD, vice president of education at the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.
