ISDH Updates Universal Precautions Rule

On January 10, 2011, the ISDH Universal Precautions rule was formally updated with the publishing of the Final Rule in the Indiana Register. The rule amends 410 IAC 1-4 to update and modify general precautions to incorporate best health care practices in order to provide greater protections to the public. Several new requirements regarding hand hygiene and medical glove use are specified. See http://www.in.gov/legislative/iac/20110105-IR-410090810FRA.xml.html for a copy of the new regulation.