Introduction The purpose of this research paper is to evaluate Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI)‚ a common complication of hospital care and one of the top leading causes of death in the United States. The paper will explore the current issues of HAI‚ the problem examined‚ the significance‚ and what methods are currently being implemented to reduce the problem. Problem Background The challenge that many hospital facilities are facing is how to avoid HAIs while treating patients for medical
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used at TUH. Upon review of current institutional policies it was discovered that Curos disinfecting port protectors were being used on "All patients‚ All lines‚ All the time" (AAA) in order to prevent central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Further research into proper maintenance and care of IV’s and CDC guidelines in order to meet 2016 National Patient Safety Goals ( NPSG) revealed that current practices may not
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CLABSI infections are down by 50% between 2008 and 2014 according to data by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)‚ ( CDC‚ July 2015) as hospitals are following guidelines by the CDC. Some practices and procedures may not work for all patients even though
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Abstract The subject of evidence-based practice is discussed in this paper beginning with a definition of the term taken from our text by Blais and Hayes (2011). I discuss the way in which we care for intravenous lines as an example of a procedure done at our hospital that uses evidence-based guidelines like those listed on the National Guideline Clearinghouse website to reduce central line associated blood stream infections. A summary of an article demonstrating the use of a solution of chlorhexidine
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EBP is a way of providing healthcare‚ which is directed by a thoughtful incorporation of the best accessible scientific knowledge with clinical expertise. Nurses are the leading part of the nation’s health care workforce that makes nurses central to the translation of evidence-based practice as a practice mean. Critical care nurses are in a place to critically appraise and apply best evidence in daily practice to improve patients’ outcomes. It is important for critical care nurses to frequently assess
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clinical setting‚ they affect 4% of patients. There are many types of healthcare-associated infections such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)‚ Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE)‚ Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)‚ Clostridium difficile Infection (C. difficile)‚ and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) (CDPH‚ 2016). According to the CDC two million of patients are affected
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infants and takes several attempts‚ thus making them more prone to infections‚ especially nosocomial infections which are very common in neonatal intensive care units. The most common infection is the central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI). The risk is greater when the central intravenous line is in place for a longer period of time‚ especially when the catheter is not maintained appropriately or when there is a leakage of IV fluid into the tissues. Inserting a central intravenous
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Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is the responsibility of all nurses and is vital when addressing the challenges of the health care industry. Provide an example of how you would apply CQI in your current or past position. The purpose of QI is to use a systematic‚ data-guided approach to improve processes or outcomes (Conner‚ 2014). Principles and strategies involved in QI have evolved from organizational philosophies of total quality management and continuous quality improvement. Connor (2014)
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Cost and Quality Analysis Karen Ninassi Ethics Policy and Finance in the Health Care System September 18‚ 2013 Cost and Quality Analysis Effectiveness‚ safety‚ timeliness‚ patient-centered‚ equitable‚ and efficient are all elements of quality (McGlynn‚ 2005). The Institute of Medicine noticed that only half the time patients are getting effective care‚ disparities in direction remain extensive‚ medications errors are common‚ and enhancement of quality and efficiency could eliminate greater
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usage of the disinfecting port protectors to prevent infection‚ while others did not. Studies show that consistent use of Curos disinfecting caps on IV needleless connectors is associated with decreased central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). In 2014‚ an estimated 250‚000 people in the United States were affected by catheter related bloodstream infections (DeVries‚ 2014). Many hospitals have started to implement the usage of these devices in the past 5 years. Our goal with this research
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