New York A08435 amends the public health law to establish requirements for infection preventionists in general hospitals.

New York A08435 amends the public health law by adding a new section that outlines the designation of infection preventionists in general hospitals. These individuals are tasked with identifying infectious disease processes, conducting surveillance and epidemiologic investigations, and developing plans to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents. The bill specifies that infection preventionists must meet certain certification requirements, such as passing an exam from a nationally accredited organization and holding certification in infection prevention and control.

New York A08435 amends the public health law to establish requirements for infection preventionists in general hospitals.

New York A08435 amends the public health law by adding a new section that outlines the designation of infection preventionists in general hospitals. These individuals are tasked with identifying infectious disease processes, conducting surveillance and epidemiologic investigations, and developing plans to prevent and control the transmission of infectious agents. The bill specifies that infection preventionists must meet certain certification requirements, such as passing an exam from a nationally accredited organization and holding certification in infection prevention and control.