Requirement for Posting Comments
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Comments must be formatted into statements,
not questions.
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Participants must use clear, measurable and
objective wording.
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Participants must use professional and
appropriate language.
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Comments must provide supportive
evidence-based information.
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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.