/K [124 0 R 125 0 R 126 0 R 127 0 R] /K 30 /Name (Background) >> 420 0 obj Go to top, Following these guidelines will strengthen patient care and provides the added benefit of helping your medical facility obtain accreditation from The Joint Commission.1. null 317 0 R null null null null null 318 0 R null null /S /Lbl endobj /K 26 /A 764 0 R /CropBox [0 0 720 540] /Rotate 0 /Pg 83 0 R endobj /S /P /Pg 84 0 R << Learn how working with the Joint Commission benefits your organization and community. /P 695 0 R /Group 512 0 R /Pg 87 0 R /S /LBody << /CropBox [0 0 720 540] /Pg 67 0 R /Pg 79 0 R /Pg 68 0 R 451 0 R] /S /TextBox /Parent 5 0 R << Find evidence-based sources on preventing infections in clinical settings. 19 0 obj 6 [null null null null null null null null 204 0 R null << endobj /K 36 endobj /Rotate 0 << /Pg 87 0 R /Resources 519 0 R endobj 192 0 obj /A 600 0 R 67 0 obj endobj /K [204 0 R] >> 295 0 obj 208 0 obj endobj /Pg 85 0 R /Pg 77 0 R >> /S /TextBox /Parent 5 0 R /P 22 0 R 487 0 obj The issue is how many combustible supplies and equipment constitute a hazardous area? << /K [202 0 R] /A 914 0 R 478 0 obj /Parent 18 0 R /S /LBody /Pg 86 0 R 51 0 obj << View them by specific areas by clicking here. endobj /Contents 535 0 R endobj 497 0 obj 464 0 obj endobj endobj 298 0 R null 299 0 R] /P 880 0 R /S /Lbl /A 758 0 R << Learn how working with the Joint Commission benefits your organization and community. /P 28 0 R /S /LBody /Pg 60 0 R /K 40 /Pg 87 0 R /S /Lbl 127 0 obj 2 Go to top VENTILATION The exhaust should be vented directly outside. 251 0 obj /Lang (EN-US) /S /Lbl /Pg 62 0 R Probe manufacturers (OEMs) provide specific instructions as well: "To avoid damaging the shaft. /A 883 0 R endobj /Resources 529 0 R /Pg 77 0 R endobj /A 762 0 R /K [300 0 R] << /P 682 0 R /P 663 0 R /Lang (EN-US) 340 0 obj /K 18 /P 878 0 R >> 460 0 obj /K 27 /K [26 1035 0 R] 54 0 obj /A 1043 0 R /P 669 0 R /K 39 >> endobj << endobj /A 747 0 R 45 0 obj /Lang (EN-US) These slides are copyrighted and may not be further used, shared or distributed without permission of the original presenter and The Joint Commission. /K 13 11 0 obj /A 966 0 R /Lang (EN-US) /A 632 0 R >> /Title () /P 785 0 R endobj << << endobj << /Lang (EN-US) /P 176 0 R 1 0 obj endobj >> /K [159 0 R 160 0 R 161 0 R] /Lang (EN-US) << >> endobj /A 644 0 R /S /TextBox >> /S /P 250 0 obj >> /A 828 0 R /Pg 75 0 R /S /Link /A 678 0 R /A 995 0 R << /S /H1 null 195 0 R null null null null 196 0 R null 197 0 R 198 0 R 226 0 obj /K 18 /S /LBody >> /display_urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office#23Author () All products are backed by our 7-year warranty. /S /H1 /A 642 0 R /K 22 /S /P /MediaBox [0 0 720 540] /Pg 87 0 R /P 663 0 R /P 792 0 R /P 684 0 R /P 164 0 R /P 179 0 R >> This Standards FAQ was first published on this date. << /P 849 0 R >> null null 383 0 R null null null null 384 0 R null null null null null null null 313 0 R null null null null /S /LBody /Lang (EN-US) endobj /Parent 17 0 R >> 307 0 obj /K [599 0 R] 82 0 obj 297 0 obj /S /LBody endobj /Pg 90 0 R Joint Agency Staff Report on Assembly Bill 8: 2022 Annual Assessment of Time and Cost Needed to Attain 100 Hydrogen Refueling Stations in California. << /P 723 0 R 379 0 R] /P 727 0 R << << /S /TextBox /S /Lbl /S /LBody 258 0 obj Train your staff with a tool to quickly and efficiently assess standards compliance with our Hospital Compliance Assessment Workbook. >> endobj endobj /Type /Page /P 1017 0 R null null null 241 0 R null null null 242 0 R null null Organizations with existing facilities, constructed or plans approved prior to July 5, 2016, may comply with the 2012 ventilation requirements in NFPA 99 or the version of NFPA 99 in effect at the time of the ventilation system installation. /Lang (EN-US) /S /TextBox /A 1064 0 R >> /Tabs /S /StructParents 2 /S /TextBox 348 0 obj /P 723 0 R >> /K 18 In addition to accreditation, certification, and verification, we provide tools and resources for health care professionals that can help make a difference in the delivery of care. /P 7 0 R /Pg 79 0 R 383 0 obj /P 36 0 R 314 0 obj << 159 0 obj /K 50 485 0 obj /A 937 0 R /Company () /K [182 0 R 183 0 R 184 0 R] << 263 0 obj /K 18 /K [496 0 R] >> 91 0 obj /Lang (EN-US) /Pg 79 0 R /Pg 75 0 R endobj endobj 176 0 obj 456 0 obj /P 767 0 R 449 0 obj endobj null 437 0 R 438 0 R 439 0 R] 146 0 obj >> /S /LBody << /Pg 79 0 R endobj /A 860 0 R /K [196 0 R] /P 38 0 R /Pg 71 0 R >> 305 0 R null 306 0 R 307 0 R 308 0 R 309 0 R] << /K 38 The covers shall protect the linens at all time during storage. /P 1068 0 R /A 672 0 R 305 0 obj Learn about the "gold standard" in quality. /S /Lbl /P 120 0 R endobj /S /LBody /A 771 0 R 121 0 obj /A 970 0 R >> /K 25 /Type /Page /S /Slide endobj endobj << /K 55 endobj Depending on the type of facility surveyed, these organizations must meet Conditions of Participation (CoP) or Conditions for Coverage (CfC). null null null 264 0 R null null null 265 0 R null null 81 0 obj /S /Lbl Find the exact resources you need to succeed in your accreditation journey. /S /Lbl /K 22 >> /MediaBox [0 0 720 540] 443 0 obj /Type /Page >> /Lang (EN-US) /Lang (EN-US) - . /P 833 0 R >> >> << /Subtype /XML /Pg 75 0 R null null null 311 0 R null null null null null 312 0 R << /A 940 0 R A visit from The Joint Commission can be daunting, due to the importance of passing the inspection and obtaining accreditation for your medical facility. >> /P 831 0 R /Count 32 endobj 292 0 obj null 325 0 R null null null null null null 326 0 R null << /S /P endobj >> /Pg 77 0 R /Pg 76 0 R /Pg 80 0 R MASS products include medical storage cabinets and carts constructed of melamine, powder coated metal, stainless steel, and high density plastic. endobj /Pg 80 0 R 142 0 obj /S /TextBox /S /LBody endobj /P 133 0 R << /S /Lbl /K [39 1056 0 R] /A 754 0 R /K [273 0 R] /Rotate 0 57 0 obj >> 492 0 R 493 0 R 494 0 R 495 0 R] /K 36 /Outlines 5 0 R /Pg 68 0 R /Pg 60 0 R endobj /Resources 564 0 R /K 32 Learn about the development and implementation of standardized performance measures. << /Filter /FlateDecode << /S /Lbl 316 0 obj >> >> /K 42 /Lang (EN-US) /P 913 0 R /S /Lbl >> /K [484 0 R] 481 0 obj /S /LBody 505 0 obj The Joint Commission Disclaimer /Diagram /Figure 343 0 R 344 0 R 345 0 R 346 0 R 347 0 R] 108 0 obj /Pg 79 0 R endobj /P 51 0 R /S /Lbl /Pg 69 0 R /P 876 0 R /S /LBody /S /P Rules and regulations: The first level of the hierarchy is ensuring that your organization is compliant with all building code requirements. /Pg 78 0 R /S /GoTo >> endobj /Pg 61 0 R /P 819 0 R >> endobj endobj /S /GoTo >> /P 7 0 R /S /LBody 21 0 obj /K 30 /S /Lbl /Lang (EN-US) >> endobj /Pg 70 0 R /S /TextBox /P 657 0 R /S /LBody >> /Pg 78 0 R endobj << /Pg 69 0 R /Producer () /A 922 0 R >> << /Rotate 0 /P 982 0 R << /K [625 0 R] null null null null null 487 0 R null null null null Section 19.3.2.1.5 (7) of the 2012 LSC says rooms or spaces that are larger than 50 square feet used for the storage of combustible 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Customer Service << /Pg 79 0 R endobj /K 41 >> /A 776 0 R /StructParents 9 /K 22 /P 915 0 R endobj >> /Pg 70 0 R >> If your local authority has published building codes, then your organization must meet the most restrictive requirement. /S /P See how our expertise and rigorous standards can help organizations like yours. /A 671 0 R 426 0 obj /A 925 0 R /P 35 0 R /P 1001 0 R 329 0 obj null null 418 0 R null null null 419 0 R null null null /Parent 14 0 R 160 0 obj >> null null null 252 0 R null null null null 253 0 R null /K 17 /K 13 /Lang (EN-US) /P 137 0 R endobj >> /S /Slide >> /S /TextBox /K 64 >> /Count 7 Educate staff to follow the hierarchical approach to infection prevention for packaged sterile supplies and devices. >> << >> endobj 228 0 obj 39 0 obj /Pg 68 0 R 303 0 obj 61 0 obj /Type /Page null null 227 0 R null null null null 108 0 R null 228 0 R /K 25 << 392 0 obj endobj endobj /Pg 60 0 R /S /TextBox /P 49 0 R endobj /Pg 79 0 R 130 0 obj /P 667 0 R << /S /LBody << /Tabs /S 472 0 obj /A 994 0 R Check out our self-paced learning resources and tools including books, accreditation manuals and newsletters. /Lang (EN-US) /Tabs /S >> /K 44 >> /Lang (EN-US) << /Pg 84 0 R endobj >> /Pg 65 0 R << /S /LBody | /P 853 0 R /P 32 0 R null 443 0 R null null null 444 0 R null null null 445 0 R 511 0 obj endobj 235 0 obj /S /TextBox /P 7 0 R /Lang (EN-US) endobj By not making a selection you will be agreeing to the use of our cookies. /P 826 0 R /P 130 0 R << 363 0 obj /K 38 /P 1038 0 R We can make a difference on your journey to provide consistently excellent care for each and every patient. annual review). /Parent 16 0 R /K 48 /Parent 6 0 R /P 744 0 R /Chart /Figure /P 1003 0 R << << null null null 274 0 R null null null null 275 0 R null endobj /S /Slide << 137 0 obj >> /K 51 /S /LBody /A 905 0 R /S /LBody << /Lang (EN-US) /S /Lbl /K 34 /A 788 0 R /Pg 87 0 R << /Pg 60 0 R /Kids [14 0 R 15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R] /P 7 0 R >> endobj Sterilizing laryngoscope blades. /A 799 0 R /S /TextBox << << /Last 13 0 R << /Parent 19 0 R endobj << << /A 634 0 R Positively pressurized rooms are usually designed to protect a patient, clean supplies, or equipment within the room. /S /GoTo 483 0 obj /Tabs /S /A 780 0 R endobj >> /S /P >> /Lang (EN-US) 290 endobj << /K 18 << /Pg 83 0 R /P 753 0 R /S /Lbl 360 0 obj << /K 57 << >> << >> << /P 7 0 R /A 670 0 R /S /TextBox /A 783 0 R /P 20 0 R 27 [null null null null null null null null 452 0 R null /Pg 88 0 R /A 947 0 R /A 768 0 R endobj /Lang (EN-US) /Lang (EN-US) /Resources 579 0 R /S /TextBox >> /S /Lbl /S /H1 /Parent 14 0 R /Pg 85 0 R << /Pg 71 0 R /CropBox [0 0 720 540] /Lang (EN-US) View them by specific areas by clicking here. /Lang (EN-US) /Pg 79 0 R /P 27 0 R /Tabs /S endobj /Lang (EN-US) /Pg 72 0 R /S /TextBox /Contents 547 0 R << /A 705 0 R /S /LBody /P 984 0 R /A 885 0 R >> 255 0 obj /K [619 0 R] /P 7 0 R /A 902 0 R /P 1021 0 R >> /S /H1 115 0 obj /Pg 77 0 R /K 64 /K 8 /Pg 81 0 R /Pg 67 0 R 238 0 R 239 0 R] >> /S /Link /S /TextBox endobj 233 0 obj Save 24.7% On Infection Control Equipment Today << /P 933 0 R 421 0 obj /K 67 /Type /Page /P 901 0 R >> /A 987 0 R 491 0 obj /A 1000 0 R 212 0 obj << /S /H1 /Parent 16 0 R endobj In addition to accreditation, certification, and verification, we provide tools and resources for health care professionals that can help make a difference in the delivery of care. null null null null 405 0 R null null null null 406 0 R /A 649 0 R /S /LBody endobj << /Pg 78 0 R >> >> /K [305 0 R] endobj /Pg 77 0 R /Pg 87 0 R << /Pg 69 0 R >> /P 806 0 R /S /P 438 0 obj /K 38 /K 13 /Pg 75 0 R /S /LBody /P 164 0 R There should be negative air pressure to the surrounding areas. 302 0 obj /A 774 0 R /P 26 0 R endobj endobj /Lang (EN-US) endobj /MediaBox [0 0 720 540] endobj /Pg 61 0 R /Pg 76 0 R /S /Lbl >> null null 276 0 R null null null null null null null 341 0 obj /K [188 0 R] If a surveyor attempts to cite you for having clean supplies in a dirty environment, then show them your risk assessment. 468 0 obj /P 43 0 R /K 13 /A 795 0 R endobj /Metadata 3 0 R null null null 381 0 R null null null null 382 0 R null /S /LBody >> 466 0 obj /Pg 70 0 R Continue your learning with a deeper dive into our standards, chapter by-chapter, individually or as a team. /Lang (EN-US) /P 39 0 R 313 0 obj /Pg 76 0 R >> /K [106 0 R 107 0 R 108 0 R 109 0 R] In addition, sterile supplies should never be stored near sources of moisture (e.g., sinks, exposed water pipes), nor should they be stored against an outside wall. << /Lang (EN-US) /S /Slide 209 0 obj /S /LBody << /Pg 68 0 R /S /P 46 0 obj endobj endobj 18 [null null null null null null null null 336 0 R null endobj The Joint Commission's recommendation: "Remove the device from the room in a covered container"1. /Group 512 0 R 277 0 R null null null 278 0 R null null null 279 0 R null /Pg 90 0 R 174 0 obj /S /TextBox /StructParents 8 Find evidence-based sources on preventing infections in clinical settings. >> General guidelines for calculating the minimum required storage: Provide backup storage shelving equivalent to 25% of all kitchen space or one square foot << /Rotate 0 /K 29 /K 34 >> /P 1059 0 R /P 882 0 R endobj /Lang (EN-US) /S /LBody endobj /Lang (EN-US) << 10 0 obj /P 655 0 R /Pg 84 0 R /Pg 71 0 R 166 0 obj << /Pg 69 0 R /A 1074 0 R If no, please comment on how we could improve this response. /Slide /Sect 402 0 obj >> null null 254 0 R null null null 255 0 R null null null /S /P /A 894 0 R << /S /H1 22 0 obj /P 36 0 R /K 60 endobj /K 18 /Pg 72 0 R endobj /Pg 65 0 R 445 0 obj endobj endobj /Pg 66 0 R endobj /A 658 0 R /A 781 0 R << /A 965 0 R << and approved corrugated boxes should be stored on a different shelf underneath patient care supplies or different area of the closet. 28 0 obj Do we need to monitor the temperature and humidity of the rooms where sterile supplies are stored? >> Versatility and quality craftsmanship make it the most desirable medical storage available. endobj /P 136 0 R 103 0 obj Learn about the priorities that drive us and how we are helping propel health care forward. >> /Pg 67 0 R endobj 336 0 obj >> << Include next steps to stop the line and report concerns per your organizations guidelines. endobj >> << << In patient care areas, NFPA 99 section 11.3.3 will allow up to 300 cubic feet (approximately 12 E-size cylinders) of nonflammable gas, which includes oxygen, in 22,500 square feet of floor area outside of a storage enclosure. /Lang (EN-US) /K [587 0 R] << endobj /A 1077 0 R /S /H1 << /Pg 90 0 R /S /Lbl /S /H1 273 0 obj /Pg 87 0 R /P 49 0 R /P 114 0 R /P 851 0 R We help you measure, assess and improve your performance. /A 961 0 R /Pg 79 0 R << /Group 512 0 R 386 0 obj 80 0 obj /A 983 0 R 247 0 obj 9 [null null null null null null null null 240 0 R null /Tabs /S endobj By not making a selection you will be agreeing to the use of our cookies. /Pg 86 0 R /A 916 0 R /Lang (EN-US) endobj endobj endobj /P 31 0 R 38 0 obj /P 761 0 R /Pg 83 0 R /S /TextBox /Pg 71 0 R >> /Tabs /S /Pg 77 0 R >> /Pg 83 0 R /Lang (EN-US) /P 761 0 R /A 1073 0 R /Type /Page >> /Lang (EN-US) Set expectations for your organization's performance that are reasonable, achievable and survey-able. null 467 0 R null null null null 468 0 R null 469 0 R 470 0 R /S /Lbl 21 [null null null null null null null null 380 0 R null 151 0 obj /Pg 65 0 R 272 0 obj << endobj endobj endobj /K [140 0 R 141 0 R 142 0 R] /P 805 0 R 147 0 obj /Type /Page /Resources 544 0 R /S /Lbl >> /S /H1 /Tabs /S Infection Control Environmental Infection Control Guidelines Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (2003) Environmental Infection Control Guidelines (print only) [PDF - 240 pages] HICPAC Recommendation Categories See updates to this guideline. /Group 512 0 R /A 969 0 R << endobj /Pg 83 0 R 35 [null null null null null null null null null null /P 684 0 R << endobj << /A 1032 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 720 540] << 393 0 obj << /A 1007 0 R /Type /Page 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Set expectations for your organization's performance that are reasonable, achievable and survey-able. /S /TextBox << /StructParents 12 /Pg 66 0 R /Keywords () /Prev 56 0 R /Group 512 0 R /A 877 0 R << >> 306 0 obj /P 7 0 R << /A 1011 0 R << /P 48 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 720 540] 509 0 obj endobj << /Parent 17 0 R /S /P /K 46 endobj /Lang (EN-US) /P 143 0 R >> /S /LBody /S /Lbl >> /P 897 0 R /K [93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R] << >> /A 687 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 720 540] /Lang (EN-US) << endobj Get access to dozens of downloadable, sample policies and procedures required by Joint Commission standards on this easy-to-navigate web-based portal. endobj << /A 1042 0 R 96 0 obj 287 0 obj >> endobj /S /LBody /Pg 68 0 R /Pg 82 0 R /A 934 0 R << >> /Pg 71 0 R /P 655 0 R /Group 512 0 R /K 13 /Pg 85 0 R /Lang (EN-US) /P 721 0 R << << 342 0 obj 89 0 obj endobj >> /P 1072 0 R >> endobj << /S /Slide endobj /S /LBody /Pg 77 0 R << /P 769 0 R >> /Pg 61 0 R << /K 101 knowing you chords christian /K 40 /K 41 /Pg 69 0 R >> >> /Pg 70 0 R << << /A 900 0 R 504 0 obj : Your organization may refer to EBGs and national standards for guidance as to how sterile supplies should be stored. A clean liner within the cart is acceptable, and the linens should be covered. /Parent 15 0 R 359 0 obj 475 0 obj /Pages 6 0 R /A 710 0 R /K 58 << >> /P 25 0 R /P 1021 0 R /Lang (EN-US) /CropBox [0 0 720 540] /P 665 0 R /Pg 87 0 R endobj >> /P 127 0 R endobj >> >> Find the exact resources you need to succeed in your accreditation journey. >> 213 0 obj /S /Lbl Positive air pressure relationship to adjacent areas, Temperature range 72 to 78 F or 22 to 26 C. Depending on the type of facility, organizations must meet Conditions of Participation (CoP) or Conditions for Coverage (CfC). /P 661 0 R << /A 722 0 R /Lang (EN-US) /P 33 0 R "Laryngoscope blades (italics added) are "semicritical" items, which should be sterilized or subjected to high-level disinfection before reuse.".
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