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Clearpol's Opinion of this Guidance as of 12/13/2021
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Clearpol's Summary of this Guidance
The California Department of Health has issued an All Facilities Letter (AFL) regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 1585, which expands the minimum qualifications for Infection Preventionists (IP) in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Effective January 1, 2022, IPs must have primary professional training in a healthcare-related field and complete specialized training in infection prevention and control. SNFs are still required to employ a full-time, dedicated IP, which can be fulfilled by one full-time staff member or two staff members sharing the responsibilities. IP hours cannot be included in the calculation of 3.5 direct care hours per patient day. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will develop regulations to further define terms and establish minimum training and education requirements. Facilities are responsible for complying with all laws and regulations, even if not expressly notified by the CDPH. For questions, facilities should contact their local district office.
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