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Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections

Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections. Arya Sedehi ●Eric Esposito● Lubna Rashid. What are HAIs. Develops within 48 hours or more of hospital admission Related to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Background. 5-10% of hospitalized patients develop a HAI

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Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections

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  1. Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections AryaSedehi ●Eric Esposito● Lubna Rashid

  2. What are HAIs • Develops within 48 hours or more of hospital admission • Related to antibiotic-resistant bacteria

  3. Background • 5-10% of hospitalized patients develop a HAI • 2 million HAIs associated with nearly 100,000 deaths annually • In 2004, 76% of reported infections cost $1.4 billion in charges

  4. Most Common HAIs

  5. Contributing Factors

  6. Reducing Infections

  7. Simple Solutions

  8. Design Solutions Microscope Covers Hepacart Decanting Devices Soiled Sponge Handling System ECU2 Ceiling Cavity

  9. HVAC Ventilation System Excellent breeding ground for airborne pathogens. Mold Dust Bacteria Debris Insulation Fibers

  10. MERV Filters

  11. K&N Automotive Filters

  12. K&N Technology

  13. Ethanol Drip

  14. Drip Rate Control

  15. Netting

  16. References • WHO (2002) “Prevention of hospital-acquired infections-A practical guide-2nd edition”. • Anderson, Deverick. Kaye, Keith. (2008). “Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care hospitals.” Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 29, S1. • Coffin, Susan. Klompas, Michael. (2008). “Strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in acute care hospitals.” Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.  29, S1. • Tinelli, M. Mannino, S. (2011). “Healthcare-acquired infection in rehabilitation units of the Lombardy Region, Italy. Infection. 39:353-358. • Yokoe, Deborah. Classen, David. (2008). “Improving patient safety through infection control: a new healthcare imperative.” Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 29. S1-S11.

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