Patient Safety Tool: Ambulatory Care Infection Prevention During Disasters

Ellie Rizzo -

 The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has released a new implementation guide created by APIC's Emergency Preparedness Committee.

 The guide covers strategies for preventing infection transmission in ambulatory care centers in case of a disaster, including:

  • Operational expansion in the event of patient surges
  • Program planning
  • Patient scheduling
  • Triage and surveillance
  • Occupational health issues

Download the guide for use in your own facility.

Note: View our database providing more than 400 reports that link to free downloadable and adaptable tools for use in surgery centers, hospitals and other organizations by clicking here.

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