Research Utilization ProjectNanncie Constantin

NUR 590B

Objectives• Discuss Problem Statement• Different types of Hospital Acquired

Infections• Consequences of Hospital Acquired

Infections• Evidence-based research • Solutions

Problem Statement

• Describe the problem that need a solution.

Problem Statement Con’t

• The importance of problem

• Increase hospital stay

• Financial strain on patients

Different types of Hospital acquire infections

Most common Hospital acquire

infections

Surgical site infections

Central line

Ventilator associate

pneumonia

Catheter-associated

Urinary tract infection

Consequences of Hospital Acquired Infections

Additional Morbidity

Prolonged Hospitalization

Financial Burden Death

Research Support

• Evidence-based research

Solution for Problem

• Educational classes on infection control based on “My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene”

• Evidence-based research study

Educational Tools

Efficacy of Infection Control

Hand Washing SterilizationCleaning hospital

equipment

Rationale for Outcomes

Prevent Infections

Improve Patients’

Outcomes

Decrease Infection

Rates

Conclusion

• Infection control is every staff’s responsibility

• Ongoing education to patients and health care professionals will assist with the goal of sustaining infection control

Area for discussion

• The End!!!.

References

• Cummings, K, L., Anderson, D, J., Kaye, K, S. (20 10). Hand Hygiene Noncompliance and the cost of Hospital-Acquired Methecillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 31(4). PP 357-363

• Limaye, S., Mastrangelo, Danielle, M,. (2008). A Case Study In Monitoring Hospital-Associated Infections with Count Control Charts. Quality Engineering 20:404-413

References

.Mathai, E., Allegranzi, B., Seto, W.H., Craiti, M. N., Sax, H., Larson, E. & Pittet, D. (2010). Educating Healthcare Workers to Optimal hand Hygiene Practices: Addressing the need. first global patient safety

• Paterson, J, G., (2012). Auditing Urinary Catheter Care. Nursing Standard RCN Publishing. 26(20). PP. 35-40

References

• Picheansathian, W. (2004). A systematic review on the effectiveness of alcohol-based solutions for hand hygiene. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 10, 3-9.

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