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Kathy L. Warye Chief Executive Officer, Association for Professionals

APIC Resources for Targeting Zero HAIs. Kathy L. Warye Chief Executive Officer, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Safe Practices Webinar March 18, 2010. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology.

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Kathy L. Warye Chief Executive Officer, Association for Professionals

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  1. APIC Resources for Targeting Zero HAIs Kathy L. Warye Chief Executive Officer, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Safe Practices Webinar March 18, 2010

  2. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology • MissionTo improve health and patient safety by reducing the risks of infection and related adverse outcomes • Global leader in infection prevention Over 13,000 members worldwide, responsible for infection prevention and hospital epidemiology in a variety of healthcare settings • Cores services Education, practice guidance, research, communications and public policy

  3. Developing and Validating Clinical Best-Practices • APIC works with 28 healthcare organizations to facilitate consensus on practice recommendations. • Ensures that the development of standards and guidelines are evidence-based.

  4. Setting the theoretical goal of elimination of HAIs An expectation that IPC measures will be applied consistently A safe environment for healthcare workers, empowered to hold each other accountable Systems and administrative support that provide the necessary foundation Transparency and continuous learning Prompt investigation of HAIs Real-time data to front line staff to drive improvement Zero tolerance for unsafe behaviors and practices that put patients and healthcare workers at risk Targeting Zero… APIC 2008Targeting Zero Position Statement: www.apic.org

  5. Targeting Zero:CRBSI/CLAB Resources Online Course: Elimination of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections • Part of APIC ANYWHERE™ Online Course Offerings, delivered via Healthstream • Helps healthcare workers recognize the role they play in the transmission and prevention of CR-BSIs • Participants are provided with resources and checklists to assist in developing prevention strategies Eliminating Catheter-Related Complications Toolkit • CNE-certified, features video demonstration of proper catheter insertion, check-lists for insertion and maintenance, additional learning modules and discussion of the cultural attributes of reaching zero CR-BSIs. Guide to the Elimination of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections • Provides step-by-step guidance to facilitate the bedside implementation of relevant clinical evidence and best practices for eliminating CR-BSIs Webinars • Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections • Access Site and Hub Disinfection: The Missing Link in the CR-BSI Prevention Bundle Visit www.apic.org/guidelines to access the CDC Guidelines for CR-BSIs, and more.

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