197.162. Infection control practices to be considered in licensure process, annual report required. - Missouri Statutes

Infection control practices to be considered in licensure process,annual report required.

197.162. The department shall in its licensure of hospitals andambulatory surgical centers give special attention to infection controlpractices and shall direct hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to setquantifiable measures of performance for reducing the incidence ofnosocomial infections in Missouri. The department shall prepare an annualreport on infection control standards and compliance, which shall be sharedwith the governor and the general assembly.

(L. 2004 S.B. 1279)