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<p>The CDC&rsquo;s draft guidelines for protecting healthcare workers from occupational infections &ldquo;may inadvertently reinforce siloing of safety issues, which is increasingly recognized as contradictory to promoting a safety culture,&rdquo; The Joint Commission warned in comments on the document.</p>

The Joint Commission Comments on CDC Healthcare Worker Guidelines

CDC draft designed to prevent occupational infections

The CDC’s draft guidelines for protecting healthcare workers from occupational infections “may inadvertently reinforce siloing of safety issues, which is increasingly recognized as contradictory to promoting a safety culture,” The Joint Commission warned in comments on the document.