VIPTA members track guidance and regulation updates to create a one-stop-shop for users. The updates include source documents that guide infection prevention and control practices for public health staff and clinical and non-clinical healthcare personnel.
The date of the regulation or guidance update is included in each post. Please check linked content to be sure it is the most up to date and recommended practice.
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Child and Adolescent Recommended Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2023 (9/22/2023)
CDC
Acute Care Hospital
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Behavioral Health Facilities
Dental
Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Mobile Clinic
Pediatric / NICU
Vaccination
Adult Recommended Immunization Schedule for ages 19 years or older, United States, 2023 (9/22/2023)
CDC
Any Practice Setting
Vaccination
Guidelines on the Diagnosis of COVID-19: Molecular Diagnostic Testing (9/5/2023)
IDSA
Acute Care Hospital
Ambulatory (Outpatient) Care
Department of Health
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Mobile Clinic
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pediatric / NICU
Laboratory Collection and Interpretation
SHEA/IDSA/APIC Strategies to Prevent CAUTI in Acute Care Hospitals 2022 Update (8/25/2023)
APIC
IDSA
SHEA
Acute Care Hospital
Urinary Catheter
SHEA/IDSA/APIC: Implementing Strategies to Prevent Infections in Acute Care Settings (7/11/2023)
APIC
IDSA
SHEA
Acute Care Hospital
SHEA/IDSA/APIC Implementing strategies to prevent MRSA in acute care hospitals – 2022 update (6/29/2023)
APIC
IDSA
SHEA
Acute Care Hospital
CMS Final Rule: Policy and Regulatory Changes to the Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirements (6/5/2023)
CMS
Acute Care Hospital
Ambulatory Surgery
Behavioral Health Facilities
Dialysis
Home Health
Hospice and Palliative Care
Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Vaccination
CMS: Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Post-Public Health Emergency (PHE) Guidance (5/11/2023)
CMS
Any Practice Setting
Emergency Preparedness & Operations
Laboratory Collection and Interpretation
Last Updated: March 14, 2024