Addressing an Immediate Jeopardy Related to Infection Control
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM) (CST)
Description
Session #4 of the Immediate Jeopardy 5 Part Series
This session will highlight the essential components of an IJ removal plan for deficiencies cited for infection control. Critical components and timeframes of infection control-related IJ removal will be discussed with actual deficiency examples and practical guidance to improve compliance.
Interested in the complete series?
This five-week intensive series offers long-term care professionals an in-depth understanding of the regulatory requirements and processes involved when an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) has been cited. Tips and strategies will be shared for writing an IJ removal plan and subsequent Plans of Corrections (PoCs), as well as for preparing for the IJ removal and revisit surveys that follow. Sessions 3 through 5 focus on the most commonly cited IJ issues: Abuse, Infection Control, and Accidents/Incidents, with best practices for risk reduction in these areas. Click here to register for the complete series instead of a single session.
The complete series consists of the following dates and topics:
- Oct. 14 - Writing the Immediate Jeopardy Removal Plan
- Oct. 21 - Preparing for the Immediate Jeopardy Revisit and the Plan of Correction
- Oct. 28 - Addressing an Immediate Jeopardy Related to Abuse
- Nov. 4 - Addressing an Immediate Jeopardy Related to Infection Control
- Nov. 11 - Addressing an Immediate Jeopardy Related to Accidents/Incidents
You will receive 1.0 CEU for this session. NAB approved through Proactive LTC Consulting.