Illinois HB4977 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to redefine "pathogens of epidemiological concern" and mandates hospitals to implement policies for.
Illinois HB4977 amends the Hospital Licensing Act to redefine "pathogens of epidemiological concern" as infectious agents with a propensity for transmission within health care facilities, occurrence of clusters, antimicrobial resistance implications, or association with the National Healthcare Safety Network. The bill requires hospitals to develop and implement comprehensive interventions to prevent and control these pathogens, considering guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and recommendations from various scientific bodies.
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