This customizable document, Infection Control, is taken from MCN Healthcare’s Central Service Policy and Procedure Manual. For more than 20 years, MCN has been the health care industry’s leading provider of policy and procedure templates, forms, competencies and other compliance tools.

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Here is some sample content from Infection Control:

	PURPOSE: To provide infection control guidelines for Central Service; including standardized policies and procedures for receiving, processing, storing and issuing various kinds of materials which are purchased presterilized, sterilized in the hospital and certain equipment requiring cleaning and processing in an area designated, equipped and staffed for this purpose. RESPONSIBILITIES: Central Service Manager: Formulates, in writing, Infection Control policies and procedures for Central Service. Provides written procedures for the following: Handling of disposable and nondisposable items ...
Second excerpt:
	...Department. All equipment shall be carefully tested and inspected before it is cleaned and dispensed for patient use by Central Service personnel. Rental equipment must be inspected and approved by the Engineering Department prior to use on any patient. Manufacturers' recommendations shall be followed exactly regarding care, use and/or repair of equipment. Decontamination/Cleaning: All objects to be disinfected or sterilized shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all blood, tissue,...