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Professional presentation Presentation: Infection Control. By Nanncie Constantin NUR/590B Dr. Hulsey. Objectives. Provide and overview of practicum Describe the development of the project. Describe the implementation of practicum learning agreements. Personal reflection on practicum.
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Professional presentation Presentation: Infection Control By Nanncie Constantin NUR/590B Dr. Hulsey
Objectives • Provide and overview of practicum • Describe the development of the project. • Describe the implementation of practicum learning agreements • Personal reflection on practicum. • Provide rationale for topic selection • Highlights professional relationship developed.
Introduction/overview of practicum • Different types of hospital acquire infections. • -surgical site infection • -central line-associated bloodstream infection • -Ventilator-associated pneumonia • -catheter-associated urinary tract infections. • Methicillin-Resistant StaphlococcusAureus (MRSA) are most common HAI
Participant • Greenville Hospital System • Cardiac Units (4B, 4C & 4D) • Diverse patient population • Staff receiving the training- • Nurses (Registered Nurses ) • Certified Nursing Assistants
Employer Needs • Health care organizations (HCOs) must: • Ensure staff competency and compliance by • Supporting educational departments • Create environment of accountability and responsibility • Decrease patient safety risks of infection secondary to poor hand hygiene • Improving patient outcomes will increase patient & staff satisfaction
Outcome Measurement Tools • Three main Methods for measuring outcomes • Conducting surveys • Directly Observing • Measuring product use
Reflection of practicum • Time spent during research on the topic • Meeting with the mentor for feedback • The importance of the journal and timeline.
Professional relationship developed during practicum • With Mentor • Nurse educator from the cardiac units • Infection prevention nurses • Nurses from different units
Conclusion • Hand hygiene decreases risk for infections • Infection control is everyone’s responsibility • Ongoing education to patients, health care professionals, will assist with the goal of preventing hospital acquire infection.
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