JCAHO standards and performance measurement systems. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
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Results of initial departmental quality assurance audits revealed noncompliance with the intravenous admixture service criteria concerning aseptic technique. In order to better assess this problem, a quality assurance program for aseptic technique was developed. The criteria consisted of 16 characteristics and/or functions that are indicative of aseptic technique. An audit of 13 technicians revealed a number of problems (noncompliance) related to aseptic technique. An educational program was developed and implemented on an individual basis. A reaudit two to four weeks later revealed compliance with the aseptic technique criteria. This study indicates that the audit method is effective in determining compliance to the aseptic technique criteria and standards.