Some things aren’t meant to be holey—like your hospital walls and ceilings. Despite that, 45% of last year’s hospital surveys were scored noncompliant on LS.02.01.10, element of performance (EP) 14, which covers this very issue.
This February, The Joint Commission (TJC) launched a new website with the intent of supporting healthcare organizations in developing their infection control (IC) and antimicrobial stewardship programs.