Webinar:
Deciphering the 2026 Joint Commission Standards for Infection Prevention & Control
Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Join Dr. Hudson Garrett for a practical, action-oriented webinar that cuts through the regulatory language and translates the 2026 Joint Commission Infection Prevention & Control standards into concrete steps your team can implement immediately. Whether you lead perioperative services, value analysis, infection prevention, or supply-chain strategy, this session will help you turn requirements into measurable workflows, survey-ready policies, and sustainable improvement plans.
We’ll walk through the most consequential changes, highlight where organizations commonly fall short, and provide ready-to-use tools — including an implementation roadmap, a policy checklist, and sample audit metrics. Learn how to align device IFUs, environmental controls, credentialing, and vendor partnerships to meet the new expectations while protecting patients and minimizing operational disruption.
What you will gain:
- Clarity on the key 2026 standard updates and their practical implications for perioperative and device-focused teams.
- A prioritized implementation roadmap with short-term “must-do” actions and longer-term strategies tied to measurable KPIs.
- Templates and tools (checklist, policy language, audit measures) you can adapt and deploy immediately.
Accreditation Statement: This webinar is approved for 1.0 hours of continuing education credits for nursing professionals, perioperative nurses, infection preventionists, and healthcare value analysis professionals.
Presenter:
J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Ph.D., MSN, MPH, MBA, IP-BC, PLNC, CFER, AS-BC, VA-BC, CMRP, HACP, HACP-IC, HACP-PE, LTC-CIP, CIC, AL-CIP, CAIP, DICO-C, CPPS, CCHR-S, CPHQ, CVAHP, CPXP, CDIPC, CPHRM, CHIPP-B, FACDONA, FAAPM, eFACHDM, FAPIC, FAOM, FRSPH, FNAP, FAHVAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FIDSA
Dr. Garrett is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in Infection Prevention and Control, Advanced Leadership in Infection Control, Patient Safety, Healthcare Risk Management, and Healthcare Management and Leadership. Dr. Garrett is a Liaison to the AORN Guidelines Advisory Board.
