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

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

3. 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. 4 Most Common HAIs

5. 5 Contributing Factors

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7. 7 Reducing Infections Prevention Programs National/RegionalHospital

8. 8 PhysicianNursePharmacistMicrobiologistFood ServiceHousekeepingMaintenanceLaundry

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10. 10 Simple Solutions

11. 11 Design Solutions Microscope Covers Decanting Devices Soiled Sponge Handling System Hepacart ECU 2 Ceiling Cavity

12. 12 HVAC Ventilation System Excellent breeding ground for airborne pathogens. Dust Insulation Fibers Debris Mold Bacteria

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14. 14 MERV Filters

15. 15 K&N Automotive Filters

16. 16 K&N Technology

17. 17 Ethanol Drip

18. 18 Drip Rate Control

19. 19 Netting

20. 20 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.