Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5866915 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This practice forum report details a standardized improvement process that was created both to improve patient outcomes related to various hospital-acquired infections and to address leadership concerns related to incented quality metrics. A 3-year retrospective review identified common issues to guide future interventions and confirmed that this methodology reduced the rate of recurrent infections across the health care system. Process tool samples are provided.
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Authors
Jeanne A. RN, BSN, MPH, CIC, Kathleen A. MPH, CIC, Diane RN, MSN, CIC, Carole L. RN, MSN, CIC, Ellen W. RN, BSN, CIC, Hilary M. MD, MPH,