This guide addresses the critical need for healthcare facilities to meet the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards for infection control. It provides essential information for administrators and staff to establish and maintain robust infection prevention programs, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

This publication is designed as a practical resource for healthcare professionals tasked with meeting stringent JCAHO infection control requirements. The content focuses on actionable strategies and compliance measures, suggesting it is aimed at administrators, infection control practitioners, and other relevant staff within healthcare settings. The emphasis on 'priority focus areas' indicates a targeted approach to the most critical aspects of infection prevention as defined by JCAHO.