CMS mandates accredited organizations report IC breaches to state

CMS has mandated accredited organizations report certain infection control breaches to the state, beginning June 30, 2014.

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When any of the following breaches are identified during a Medicare Deemed Status Survey, the accrediting organization or state agency will alert state public health authorities:

  • Using the same needle or injection device for more than one individual.
  • Re-using an injection device that has already been used to administer medication to an individual to renter a medication container and use the contents on another individual.
  • Using the same lancing/fingerstick device for more than one individual, even if the lancet is changed.

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