Proposed Revisions to the Infection Prevention and Control (IC) Chapter Requirements for the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services (BHC) Program Field Review

The Joint Commission is proposing revisions to the “Infection Prevention and Control” (IC) chapter requirements for behavioral heath care organizations.

A brief overview of the changes:

• The IC chapter underwent a full revision and will replace current IC chapter requirements effective July 1, 2025.
• The revised IC chapter is more streamlined and focuses on the structures and processes that are essential to support quality and safety and identify a framework for a strong infection prevention and control program, while aligning requirements more closely to law and regulation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings.

Step 1: Read the Revised Standards

• Proposed Infection Prevention (IC) Chapter for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services (BHC) Program

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Step 2: Provide Your Comments

Tell us what you think. Please submit your comments on the proposed requirements focused on infection control via the online survey, which will take approximately 30-35 minutes to complete.

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Comments will be gathered for six weeks beginning on June 4, 2024, and ending July 16, 2024.

Questions?

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