Requirement for Posting Comments
- Comments must be formatted into statements, not questions.
- Participants must use clear, measurable and objective wording.
- Participants must use professional and appropriate language.
- Comments must provide supportive evidence-based information.
- Comments must be directly related to the guideline.
Example
Guideline: AST Guidelines for Counts
Text Reference: I, A, 1
Proposed Change: Should be revised to read "CST should use bowel technique during gastrointestinal procedures."
Rationale & Evidence: The use of bowel technique contributes to decreasing the risk of the patient acquiring a SSI.
The public comment period is for 30 days.