Code of Colorado Regulations
1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
1011 - Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (1011, 1015 Series)
6 CCR 1011-1 Chapter 21 - HOSPICES
Section 6 CCR 1011-1-21-12 - INFECTION CONTROL

Universal Citation: 1000 CO Code Regs 6 CCR 1011-1-21-12

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024

12.1 The hospice shall maintain and document an effective infection control program that protects patients, families, visitors, and hospice personnel by preventing and controlling infections and communicable diseases.

12.2 The hospice shall evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of its infection control program at least annually and implement necessary changes.

12.3 The hospice shall follow accepted standards of practice to prevent the transmission of infections and communicable diseases, including the use of standard precautions.

12.4 The hospice shall provide infection control education to staff, patients, and family members or other caregivers.

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