What changes have been made to Infection Control Training?
• The Patient Safety Bill mandates numerous changes to the Infection Control Training required of all healthcare professionals practicing in New York State: • Effective September 1, 2008 • The Infection Control Training Syllabus must be updated to reflect current practice and standards, focuses particular attention on instruction in standards of practice for which compliance is suboptimal based on the department’s experience, and emphasizes the application of infection control standards and practices in outpatient and ambulatory settings. • Effective November 3, 2008: • In addition to those currently required to complete training (physicians, podiatrists, physician assistants, and specialist assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, licensed practical nurses, optometrists, and registered professional nurses), medical residents, medical students, and physician assistant students are now required to complete training every four years. • Requires those exempted from training due to nature
