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Brittaney E, Great post this week. I enjoyed reading your take on infection control. I liked your information on statistical data that talks about what causes the most infections in hospitals. I could easily see how things such as center lines and urinary catheters some of the leaders in high infection rates are. That’s why when completing these procedures, you keep the environment sterile to help reduce the risk of infection. I also like how you touched on the importance of hand hygiene, especially in a healthcare facility. I think that you did a great job at referencing your material with the CDC. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Dillon According to a study done by the CDC, surgical site infections (SSIs), ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are half of the statistical data in reference to hospital acquired infections ( Health Care - Associated Infections , 2019). TJC promotes reducing hospital acquired infections as a National Patient Safety Goal in which facilities promote hand hygiene, measured in quarterly surveys as a way to reduce the spread of infection ( Health Care - Associated Infections , 2019). The CDC has a program that is used to assess infection prevention and control; the Infection Control Assessment and Response Program also known as ICAR. This tool collects the demographics of the patients in the respective clinical settings and provides a consult for assessment in at-risk patients ( Infection Control Assessment Tools | HAI | CDC , n.d.). According to Hoffman et al. the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in critical care units is to practice good hand hygiene, this also is the easiest and most cost-effective way to reduce hospital acquired infections (2019). Additionally, the CDC promotes environmental cleaning. This includes equipment and structures in patient care areas. Increasing the frequency and method of cleaning can reduce the risk of pathogen transmission ( Environmental Cleaning Procedures | Environmental Cleaning in Global Healthcare Settings | HAI | CDC , n.d.). In sum, practicing good hand hygiene and incorporating environmental cleaning practices can reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections. References Environmental Cleaning Procedures | Environmental Cleaning in Global Healthcare Settings | HAI | CDC . (n.d.). https://www.cdc.gov/hai/prevent/resource-limited/cleaning- procedures.html Health care - Associated infections . (2019, September 7). PSNet. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/health-care-associated-infections Infection Control Assessment Tools | HAI | CDC . (n.d.). https://www.cdc.gov/hai/prevent/infection-control-assessment-tools.html
Brittney J, Excellent post this week! I enjoyed reading it and thought it brought a lot of good information to this week’s discussion. I agree that infection control is something that is very important and needs to be addressed. I agree that patients with weakened immune systems have a much higher risk of infection. Those risks rise when these patients are exposed to infected people or are seen at facilities that have poor infection control policies. I liked that you touched on urinary infections, especially those tied to patients in the ICU. Foley catheter placements must be fully sterile and well-maintained to help ensure that infection rates are lowered. You used some really good sources as well that help prove your points. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Dillon The rising concern of higher infection rates in healthcare facilities needs to be addressed right now. The purpose of this conversation is to investigate potential reasons for this rise, infection control tactics, and creative solutions to problems to lessen the problem. The debate is supported by new research findings.  Patients may have higher infection rates due to weakened immune systems, contact with infected people, or insufficient infection control practices in medical facilities. Patients may have higher infection rates due to weakened immune systems, contact with infected people, or insufficient infection control practices in medical facilities. The incidence of nosocomial urine infections in critical care units is recognized to have multiple causes. These may stem from noncompliance with infection control and prevention protocols, invasive operations, or overuse or inappropriate prescription of antibiotics. These factors make multidrug-resistant bacteria like MRSA more potent and severe. We can stop the spread of illnesses and make sure that healthcare facilities continue to be a safe and healthy place for everyone by putting in place efficient infection control procedures. References Bush H. (2008). Infection control. C-suite leadership key to lowering infection rates. New HHS guidelines are aimed at combating $20 billion health care problem. Hospitals & Health Networks, 82(12), 10. Evans, M. E., Simbartl, L. A., Kralovic, S. M., Clifton, M., DeRoos, K., McCauley, B. P., Gauldin, N., Flarida, L. K., Gamage, S. D., Jones, M. M., & Roselle, G. A. (2023). Healthcare-associated infections in Veterans Affairs acute-care and long-term healthcare facilities during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 44(3), 420–426. https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2022.93
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