One way CDC protects the nation’s health is through guidelines for healthcare settings that protect patients, providers, visitors, and staff from infection. These guidelines are developed through an extensive process of scientific review and stakeholder engagement. This year, one of CDC’s advisory committees, the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), is reviewing and updating the 2007 Isolation Precautions guideline that helps keep healthcare workers and their patients safe from infections. The guideline update process includes: Initial drafting of updated language by a workgroup of the committee. Input from agency and extramural experts. Public meeting for approval of a draft
