Infection Prevention and Control (IC) Chapter Fully Revised for the Laboratory Accreditation Program
Effective July 1, 2025, a fully revised “Infection Prevention and Control” (IC) chapter, including new and revised requirements, has been approved for all Joint Commission–accredited Laboratories. The requirements in the revised chapter will replace the current IC requirements. This project is a continuation of the IC chapter rewrite that began with critical access hospitals and hospitals.
The goal of the IC chapter rewrite was to help organizations develop a strong framework for their IC activities and remove requirements that do not add value to accreditation surveys. The changes are consistent with the ongoing Joint Commission initiative to simplify its requirements and provide more meaningful evaluations of healthcare organizations.
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