[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR460.74]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 460_PROGRAMS OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE FOR THE ELDERLY (PACE)--Table 

of Contents

 

               Subpart E_PACE Administrative Requirements

 

Sec. 460.74  Infection control.



    (a) Standard procedures. The PACE organization must follow accepted 

policies and standard procedures with respect to infection control, 

including at least the standard precautions developed by the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention.

    (b) Infection control plan. The PACE organization must establish, 

implement, and maintain a documented infection control plan that meets 

the following requirements:

    (1) Ensures a safe and sanitary environment.

    (2) Prevents and controls the transmission of disease and infection.

    (c) Contents of infection control plan. The infection control plan 

must include, but is not limited to, the following:

    (1) Procedures to identify, investigate, control, and prevent 

infections in every center and in each participant's place of residence.

    (2) Procedures to record any incidents of infection.

    (3) Procedures to analyze the incidents of infection to identify 

trends and develop corrective actions related to the reduction of future 

incidents.