Clinical Leadership & Infection Control

Patient Safety Tool: Ambulatory Care Infection Prevention During Disasters

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

By: Staff

Tuesday, July 16th, 2013

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.

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