Florida Administrative Code
59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing
Chapter 59A-5 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LICENSURE
Section 59A-5.011 - Surveillance, Prevention, and Control of Infection
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Each center shall establish an Infection Control Program involving members of the medical staff, nursing staff, other professional and administrative staff as appropriate. The program shall provide for:
(2) Each center shall have written policies and procedures reflecting the scope of the infection control program outlined in subsection (1). The written policies and procedures shall be reviewed at least every two years by the infection control program members, dated at the time of each review, revised as necessary, and enforced.
(3) The policies and procedures devised by the infection control program shall be approved by the governing board, and shall contain at least the following:
(4) The individuals involved in the infection control program shall meet at least quarterly, shall maintain written minutes of all meetings, and shall make a report at least annually to the quality assurance committee and the governing board.
(5) Each center shall establish an employee health policy to minimize the likelihood of transmission of communicable disease by both employees and patients. Such policies shall include, but not be limited to, work restrictions for an employee whenever it is likely that communicable disease may be transmitted, until such time as a medical practitioner certifies that the employee may return to work.
Rulemaking Authority 395.1055 FS. Law Implemented 395.1055 FS.
New 6-14-78, Formerly 10D-30.11, Amended 2-3-88, Formerly 10D-30.011, Amended 11-13-95, 2-23-16.