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Improving Infection Control Practices on a Medical – Surgical Unit

Improving Infection Control Practices on a Medical – Surgical Unit. San Diego VA Healthcare System Rosario Capps, RN, BSN; Kristin Corn, RN, BSN; Ann Kim, RN, BSN; Princess Hopes, RN, BSN; Allison Perkins, MSN, CNS; Bonnie Wayne, RN, BSN. Background.

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Improving Infection Control Practices on a Medical – Surgical Unit

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  1. Improving Infection Control Practices on a Medical – Surgical Unit San Diego VA Healthcare System Rosario Capps, RN, BSN; Kristin Corn, RN, BSN; Ann Kim, RN, BSN; Princess Hopes, RN, BSN; Allison Perkins, MSN, CNS; Bonnie Wayne, RN, BSN

  2. Background • September 2007 – MRSA Initiative Implemented for all VA Healthcare System • January 2008 – MRSA acquisition rate on the medical-surgical unit was 9% • February 2008 – Unit committee formed to investigate and improve infection control practices

  3. Goals & Objectives • Decrease MRSA Acquisition Rate • Increase Staff Knowledge • Increase Staff Compliance • Improve Patient Education • Empower Nurses to Feel Comfortable Enforcing Infection Control Practices

  4. Implementation Plan • Literature Review of Best Practice • Collect & Analyze Baseline Data • Review & Revise Patient Education Materials • Create an Infection Control Bulletin Board • Develop Staff Education Plan

  5. Implementation Plan • Initiate “Caught Being Good” Rewards Program • Initiate “Take 3 at 3” Campaign • Reinforce Infection Control Practices as Needed • Audit Compliance Every 3 Months

  6. Results

  7. Results

  8. Challenges • Staff Buy-In • Shortage of Isolation Supplies • Lack of Private Rooms • Timeliness of Patient Education • Inconsistent Follow-up With Staff • Receptiveness of Ancillary Staff to RN Critique

  9. Future Plans • Continue to Maintain & Improve Infection Control Practices of Nursing Staff on Unit • Expand Project to Other Nursing Areas • Expand Project to Include Other Disciplines • Continue Quarterly Audits • Continue to Focus on Educating Patients

  10. Questions?

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