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The Joint Commission Update for Infection Control: As flu season hits, remember new Joint Commission immunization standard for health care workers
As the 2007-2008 flu season strikes, infection control and employee health professionals are reminded that a new Joint Commission standard requiring accredited organizations to offer influenza vaccinations to staff now is in effect. -
The Joint Commission Update for Infection Control: Oncologists should offer flu shots to cancer patients
Despite a Joint Commission recommendation that cancer patients ages 50 years and older get seasonal flu shots, many are putting their lives at risk by not doing so. -
The Joint Commission Update for Infection Control: Joint Commission, CDC to study rapid flu test use
The Joint Commission recently announced that its Division of Quality Research and Measurement will study how rapid tests for influenza are implemented in outpatient medical settings including solo and group practice physician offices, community health centers, and acute care hospital emergency departments throughout the United States.