Infection preventionistRoles and responsibilitiesCompetencyIn the last decade, the scope of practice of infection preventionists has expanded beyond the traditional roles of solo practitioner and expert data collectors to roles of interventionists and crucial leaders in successful patient safety initiatives....
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Infection Preventionist Checklist to Improve Culture and Reduce Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections Goeschel CA, Holzmueller CG, Cosgrove SE, Ristaino P, Pronovost PJ: Infection preventionist checklist to improve culture and reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections. Jt Comm J Qual...
Infection preventionist (IP) staffing in nursing homes (NHs) is now required as part of new federal regulations. In this study, we examined IP staffing changes from 2014 to 2018 and found relatively few changes over time. IP staffing in NHs remains low but does vary between for profit and...
"Having an infection preventionist on staff is very important," she says. Championing infection control: For infection prevention programs, leadership matters as much as training Barbara Douglas, BSN, RN, is Infection Preventionist, UMPC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. A bundle strategy including...
Students were expected to consult with infection preventionists (IP) and other subject matter experts, as they acquired a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of the topic and created compelling hand hygiene messages for a defined population. Project The collaboration of IPs and student teams ...
Christopher Blank, CIC, MPH, an infection preventionist with BJC Healthcare, sits down with Infection Control Today® to discuss the benefits of making employment for healthcare workers contingent on getting the flu vaccination. Video Player is loading....
As an organization of infection preventionists dedicated to stopping the spread of infection, we urge every American to adopt this simple measure to protect their health and the health of those around them.” APIC’s warning comes amid a slew of discomforting statistics. Yesterday, the United ...
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It is currently used by infection prevention leaders involved in the Stop BSI program. “Best” Application The checklist is best applied during the initial phase of the national program to align the activities undertaken in the IC department with the chief executive officer (CEO) and board of ...