1. Research Utilization Project Nanncie Constantin NUR 590B

2. Objectives Discuss Problem Statement Different types of Hospital Acquired Infections Consequences of Hospital Acquired Infections Evidence-based research Solutions

3. Problem Statement Describe the problem that need a solution.

4. Problem Statement Con’t The importance of problem Increase hospital stay Financial strain on patients

5. Different types of Hospital acquire infections Most common Hospital acquire infections Surgical site infections Central line Ventilator associate pneumonia Catheter- associated Urinary tract infection

6. Consequences of Hospital Acquired Infections Additional Morbidity Prolonged Hospitalization Financial Burden Death

7. Research Support Evidence-based research

8. Solution for Problem Educational classes on infection control based on “My Five Moments for Hand Hygiene” Evidence-based research study

9. Educational Tools

10. Efficacy of Infection Control Hand WashingSterilization Cleaning hospital equipment

11. Rationale for Outcomes Prevent Infections Improve Patients’ Outcomes Decrease Infection Rates

12. Conclusion Infection control is every staff’s responsibility Ongoing education to patients and health care professionals will assist with the goal of sustaining infection control

13. Area for discussion The End!!!.

14. References Cummings, K, L., Anderson, D, J., Kaye, K, S. (20 10). Hand Hygiene Noncompliance and the cost of Hospital-Acquired Methecillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection. Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 31(4). PP 357- 363 Limaye, S., Mastrangelo, Danielle, M,. (2008). A Case Study In Monitoring Hospital-Associated Infections with Count Control Charts. Quality Engineering 20:404-413

15. References.Mathai, E., Allegranzi, B., Seto, W.H., Craiti, M. N., Sax, H., Larson, E. & Pittet, D. (2010). Educating Healthcare Workers to Optimal hand Hygiene Practices: Addressing the need. first global patient safety Paterson, J, G., (2012). Auditing Urinary Catheter Care. Nursing Standard RCN Publishing. 26(20). PP. 35-40

16. References Picheansathian, W. (2004). A systematic review on the effectiveness of alcohol-based solutions for hand hygiene. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 10, 3-9.