ICCS Leads Clients Through Successful Federal, State and Accreditation Surveys

During the course of the past six months, a number of Infection Control Consulting Services (ICCS) client facilities located throughout the country have undergone CMS, state and accreditation surveys with successful outcomes.

Here is a selection of comments provided by some of these clients:  

  • "We passed our survey with flying colors and the surveyors loved your written program. They want all our policies and procedures to be written this way."
  • "Our surveyors really enjoyed reviewing your written program and supporting documents. They were very impressed with your level of expertise and accuracy with respect to the requirements and standards. We look forward to continuing with you as our consultant."
  • "The Risk Assessment you developed was very well received by DOH. Our Clinical Operations Committee also thought it was great. Thanks!"
  • "Our survey went amazingly well. Can't thank you enough!"

We wish to thank these and all ICCS clients that take the time to provide their kind words and feedback. The ICCS mission is to provide exceptional services for every client engagement. These services include providing guidance on clinical best practices and developing written programs, risk assessments and plans for improvement. Our success is based on the collaboration between our team members and clients, with positive outcomes resulting from the trust we build with our clients.

The team at ICCS, including President Phenelle Segal, thanks our clients for working with us to help ensure their ongoing success that ultimately benefits their patient community.

March 2017 Issue of Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter Published

The March 2017 issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter has published.

The issue identifies some of the most pertinent infection prevention and control news from March. Highlights of this issue include Joint Commission survey changes, several stories relating to antimicrobial stewardship, new concerns over duodenoscopes and infection risks associated with hospital room floors.

To access the issue, click here.

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February 2017 Issue of Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter Published

The February 2017 issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter has published.

The issue identifies some of the most pertinent infection prevention and control news from January. Highlights of this issue include surgical attire infection prevention challenges, growing concerns with antibiotic resistance, infection risks in dental settings, risks presented by hospital floors and tools to improve safety culture.

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Phenelle Segal Discusses Nasal Decolonization with Outpatient Surgery Magazine

ICCS President Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC, recently discussed nasal decolonization with Outpatient Surgery Magazine.

The article, titled "The Nose Knows: Stop Staph Where It Lurks," appears in a special edition of the magazine published in January 2017.

In the piece, Ms. Segal provides insight on a number of issues related to nasal decolonization and efforts to combat surgical site infections (SSIs).

To access the column, found on p. 34 of the issue, click here.

Outpatient Surgery Magazine is a national monthly magazine for physicians, nurses and administrators involved in outpatient surgery. The publication reaches individuals involved in the operation of freestanding ambulatory surgery centers, hospital outpatient surgery departments and office-based surgery suites.

January 2017 Issue of Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter Published

The January 2017 issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter has published.

The issue identifies some of the most pertinent infection prevention and control news from December 2016. Highlights of this issue include an FDA ban, more money towards Zika, new SSI guidelines, outbreak resources and an Ebola vaccine.

To access the issue, click here.

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