Npsg
Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections in Hospitals
Shannie Johnson
Colorado Technical University
NRSG 230
Professor Shonberg
06/15/2013
Introduction. Healthcare acquired infection (HAIs) is a very serious problem within hospitals across the US. The name HAI was given due to the fact that patients were acquiring these infections during their hospital stays. Due to the large amount of people being admitted and treated in hospitals, health care workers have to ensure that they are practicing proper hand washing techniques. These infections can be prevented as long as the guidelines set either by the World Health Organization (WHO) or Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are implemented and followed. One of the most cost effective ways to prevent HAIs is to enforce that everyone to include the patient, staff and visitors are washing their hands properly before being in contact with the patient. There are a several HAIs associated with the hospital that The Joint Commission (TJC) focus on. These healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) include urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia.
Summary of TJC According to TJC, due to different patient population and risk factors, HAIs cannot be treated the same at every hospital. The treatment and prevention plans have to be adjusted to benefit the patient population. For instance some hospitals may have an increase number of pneumonia while others may have an increase in bloodstream infections. Both situations are equally important but the manner in which they are handled are completely different. Therefore when trying to prevent HAIs, education is very important. As a result, proper policies and procedures should be in place and every new employee should be trained when they are hired.
How the NP NPSG Statement HAIs have become a big concern for both patients and hospitals alike. The goal of the hospital is to help the patients heal
Shannie Johnson
Colorado Technical University
NRSG 230
Professor Shonberg
06/15/2013
Introduction. Healthcare acquired infection (HAIs) is a very serious problem within hospitals across the US. The name HAI was given due to the fact that patients were acquiring these infections during their hospital stays. Due to the large amount of people being admitted and treated in hospitals, health care workers have to ensure that they are practicing proper hand washing techniques. These infections can be prevented as long as the guidelines set either by the World Health Organization (WHO) or Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are implemented and followed. One of the most cost effective ways to prevent HAIs is to enforce that everyone to include the patient, staff and visitors are washing their hands properly before being in contact with the patient. There are a several HAIs associated with the hospital that The Joint Commission (TJC) focus on. These healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) include urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia.
Summary of TJC According to TJC, due to different patient population and risk factors, HAIs cannot be treated the same at every hospital. The treatment and prevention plans have to be adjusted to benefit the patient population. For instance some hospitals may have an increase number of pneumonia while others may have an increase in bloodstream infections. Both situations are equally important but the manner in which they are handled are completely different. Therefore when trying to prevent HAIs, education is very important. As a result, proper policies and procedures should be in place and every new employee should be trained when they are hired.
How the NP NPSG Statement HAIs have become a big concern for both patients and hospitals alike. The goal of the hospital is to help the patients heal