The most significant revisions in the transmission-based framework are focused on pathogen-transmission through air , with three categories of routine , special and extended air precautions which HICPAC members say will better reflect the ability to separate out personal protective equipment ( PPE ) requirements and the air handling requirements into specific categories .”
professional associations , consumer groups , government , and global organizations .
During the two-day meeting , input from experts from both days of discussion was incorporated into a revised draft of Part 1 of the guideline , which will be sent to the CDC for review and posted for public comment . CDC program staff and leadership will review to determine if the draft should be returned to the workgroup for revisions or if it is ready for posting to the Federal Register . If the draft is approved for posting by CDC , it will be available on the Federal Register for 60 days for public review and comment .
It is important to note that Part 1 of the guideline cannot be considered final until posted in the Federal Register for public comment , revised for public comment , and presented and voted on again in 2024 . HICPAC says the timing of the final guideline will depend on the public comment process and how long it takes to incorporate changes . The first section is not anticipated to be completed before June 2024 .
At the November meeting , the Isolation Precautions workgroup presented its 24-page draft for committee review and consideration . The draft ’ s first section focuses on infection control concepts , including pathogen transmission pathways and type of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) available to healthcare personnel . The most significant revisions in the transmission-based framework are focused on pathogen-transmission through air , with three categories of routine , special and extended air precautions which HICPAC members say will better reflect the ability to separate out personal protective equipment ( PPE ) requirements and the air handling requirements into specific categories .
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