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Protecting Patients From Hospital-Acquired Infections, Ann Backes
Protecting Patients From Hospital-Acquired Infections, Ann Backes
Nursing Posters
Goal: Implement chlorohexidine (CHG) bathing for patients on the Medical and Oncology Unit with a central venous catheter and/or urinary catheter in addition to existing prevention measures to reduce catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), because increases in CAUTIs and CLABSIs were seen despite various unit and hospital prevention strategies in place.
Sep-1: Early Management Bundle, Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock, Roberta Basol, Jennifer Burris
Sep-1: Early Management Bundle, Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock, Roberta Basol, Jennifer Burris
Nursing Posters
To educate, monitor, and improve the sepsis core measure SEP-1 results required by CMS.
Reduction Of Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections (Ssi): Progression And Implementation Of Evidence Based Practice, Patricia Dumonceaux, Melissa Erickson, Kim Schuster, Elizabeth Kiffmeyer
Reduction Of Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections (Ssi): Progression And Implementation Of Evidence Based Practice, Patricia Dumonceaux, Melissa Erickson, Kim Schuster, Elizabeth Kiffmeyer
Nursing Posters
To improve cesarean section patient experience by reduction of postoperative SSI.
Disinfection Of Shared Mobile Phones Carried By Registered Nurses: A Comparison Of Two Methods, Roberta Basol, Amy Hilleren-Listerud, Sherri Reischl, Terri Mccaffrey, Jean Beckel, Terri Mccaffrey, Pamela Rickbeil, Mary Schimnich, Kirsten Skillings, Mary A. Struffert
Disinfection Of Shared Mobile Phones Carried By Registered Nurses: A Comparison Of Two Methods, Roberta Basol, Amy Hilleren-Listerud, Sherri Reischl, Terri Mccaffrey, Jean Beckel, Terri Mccaffrey, Pamela Rickbeil, Mary Schimnich, Kirsten Skillings, Mary A. Struffert
Nursing Posters
This study determined the efficacy of cleaning products on mobile phones. Previous research has demonstrated the risk for bacterial cross contamination between healthcare workers' hands, close contact equipment, and mobile communication devices. There is extensive literature on survival of organisms on inanimate objects. Mobile communication devices can act as a reservoir for bacteria associated with nosocomial infection. Additional studies show cross contamination between the healthcare workers hands, the mobile phones, and the patient.
Timing Of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Vs. Therapeutic Antibiotics And The Risk Of Surgical Site Infection, Sandy Gilk, Joan Hemker, Jeni Hansen
Timing Of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Vs. Therapeutic Antibiotics And The Risk Of Surgical Site Infection, Sandy Gilk, Joan Hemker, Jeni Hansen
Nursing Posters
Introduction: The CDC has developed criteria that define surgical site infection (SSI) as infection related to an operative procedure that occurs at or near the surgical incision within 30 days of the procedure or within 90 days if prosthetic material is implanted. Objectives: Differentiate between Prophylactic Antibiotics and Therapeutic antibiotic. Understanding SCIP guidelines with use of prophylactic antibiotics. Understanding the use of Therapeutic antibiotics by physician's order, prior to surgery.