Accomplished registered nurse seeking to leverage extensive background in clinical nursing, epidemiology and leadership. Extremely motivated for career change goal to maximize my leadership skills and clinical experience.
Cindy Steele is an experienced infection preventionist with over 15 years of experience. She is board certified in infection control and epidemiology and has worked in various healthcare settings including long term acute care facilities and acute care hospitals. She has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective infection prevention programs to reduce infections like central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. She is skilled in data analysis, reporting, developing policies and procedures, and educating staff. Currently she works as an independent infection prevention consultant.
Margaret M. Schultz has over 20 years of nursing experience, including currently serving as the Medical and Radiation Oncology Department Nursing Director at Mercy Health System in Janesville, WI. She has received numerous awards for her leadership and implemented many new programs in her career. She holds a BSN from Alverno College and is board certified as a licensed registered nurse with additional chemotherapy certification.
Lisa Bauer has over 30 years of nursing experience, including extensive experience coordinating patient care and leading interdisciplinary teams. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing and several certifications in hospice and palliative care. Currently, she works as an RN Case Manager at Northwestern Medicine Hospice, where she coordinates patient care plans and provides support to patients and families. Previously, she has held leadership roles such as Team Leader at Agrace HospiceCare and Complex Case Manager at Meriter Hospital, developing comprehensive care plans and building care teams. She has broad clinical experience in areas like cardiology, surgery, and hospice nursing.
The document outlines an infection control program with the purpose of establishing policies and procedures to minimize exposure to healthcare associated infections. The director of clinical operations is responsible for the program with assistance from an infection control consultant. Goals include educating staff and patients about infection prevention and monitoring for infections to implement control measures. Strategies include identifying infectious exposures, treating patients with antibiotics as ordered, and not treating patients with contagious infections. Surveillance includes notifying the center of post-procedure infections and reporting communicable diseases. Prevention methods incorporate hand washing guidelines, pre-procedure screening, antibiotic delivery, and staff/patient education. The program is evaluated annually and data is reported at meetings.
Joanne Anderson has over 15 years of experience in oncology nursing. She is currently the Clinical Manager of Oncology Services at Munson Healthcare where she coordinates cancer care services and works to improve quality standards. Previously, she was the Assistant Department Manager at Sparrow Cancer Center where she oversaw day-to-day operations and developed quality initiatives. She has extensive leadership experience in oncology nursing and a passion for improving patient care and outcomes.
John-Paul Stohon has 25 years of experience as a health professional, with the last 15 years spent in clinical nursing, education, management, and supervision in various hospital settings. He is currently a Nursing Supervisor at McLaren Flint Hospital where he oversees bed placement, handles staff and patient complaints, and acts as a liaison between doctors, administrators, and staff. Stohon has held prior roles as a Nurse Educator developing training programs, and as a Nurse Manager overseeing critical care units. He also has experience as a flight nurse, burn unit nurse, and paramedic.
HRSA Comprehensive Geriatric Education Grant Posternomadicnurse
This grant funds a Clinical Nurse Specialist position to work with current Gerontological CNS in providing education, mentoring / support, developing / measuring outcomes for knowledge, practice change and patient outcomes by:
Expanding NICHE training at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta beyond Acute Care nurses to include Emergency Department nurses;
2) Introducing NICHE training at Piedmont Fayette, Piedmont Newnan and Piedmont Mountainside for Acute Care and Emergency Department nurses;
3) Introducing NICHE training for nursing staff at two of our Long-Term Care facility partners; and
4) Disseminating program materials and information to other healthcare entities throughout Georgia and the U.S. through local workshops and presentations at national healthcare conferences.
Retaining Healthcare Quality During COVID-19 and Future of Care Delivery. By....Healthcare consultant
With the onset of COVID-19, healthcare delivery organizations around the world were collectively faced with one primary challenge: How to effectively deliver quality healthcare to all patients, regardless of the entry point into the system, while protecting the well-being of non-COVID-19 patients and the healthcare workforce.
Cindy Steele is an experienced infection preventionist with over 15 years of experience. She is board certified in infection control and epidemiology and has worked in various healthcare settings including long term acute care facilities and acute care hospitals. She has a proven track record of developing and implementing effective infection prevention programs to reduce infections like central line-associated bloodstream infections and catheter-associated urinary tract infections. She is skilled in data analysis, reporting, developing policies and procedures, and educating staff. Currently she works as an independent infection prevention consultant.
Margaret M. Schultz has over 20 years of nursing experience, including currently serving as the Medical and Radiation Oncology Department Nursing Director at Mercy Health System in Janesville, WI. She has received numerous awards for her leadership and implemented many new programs in her career. She holds a BSN from Alverno College and is board certified as a licensed registered nurse with additional chemotherapy certification.
Lisa Bauer has over 30 years of nursing experience, including extensive experience coordinating patient care and leading interdisciplinary teams. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing and several certifications in hospice and palliative care. Currently, she works as an RN Case Manager at Northwestern Medicine Hospice, where she coordinates patient care plans and provides support to patients and families. Previously, she has held leadership roles such as Team Leader at Agrace HospiceCare and Complex Case Manager at Meriter Hospital, developing comprehensive care plans and building care teams. She has broad clinical experience in areas like cardiology, surgery, and hospice nursing.
The document outlines an infection control program with the purpose of establishing policies and procedures to minimize exposure to healthcare associated infections. The director of clinical operations is responsible for the program with assistance from an infection control consultant. Goals include educating staff and patients about infection prevention and monitoring for infections to implement control measures. Strategies include identifying infectious exposures, treating patients with antibiotics as ordered, and not treating patients with contagious infections. Surveillance includes notifying the center of post-procedure infections and reporting communicable diseases. Prevention methods incorporate hand washing guidelines, pre-procedure screening, antibiotic delivery, and staff/patient education. The program is evaluated annually and data is reported at meetings.
Joanne Anderson has over 15 years of experience in oncology nursing. She is currently the Clinical Manager of Oncology Services at Munson Healthcare where she coordinates cancer care services and works to improve quality standards. Previously, she was the Assistant Department Manager at Sparrow Cancer Center where she oversaw day-to-day operations and developed quality initiatives. She has extensive leadership experience in oncology nursing and a passion for improving patient care and outcomes.
John-Paul Stohon has 25 years of experience as a health professional, with the last 15 years spent in clinical nursing, education, management, and supervision in various hospital settings. He is currently a Nursing Supervisor at McLaren Flint Hospital where he oversees bed placement, handles staff and patient complaints, and acts as a liaison between doctors, administrators, and staff. Stohon has held prior roles as a Nurse Educator developing training programs, and as a Nurse Manager overseeing critical care units. He also has experience as a flight nurse, burn unit nurse, and paramedic.
HRSA Comprehensive Geriatric Education Grant Posternomadicnurse
This grant funds a Clinical Nurse Specialist position to work with current Gerontological CNS in providing education, mentoring / support, developing / measuring outcomes for knowledge, practice change and patient outcomes by:
Expanding NICHE training at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta beyond Acute Care nurses to include Emergency Department nurses;
2) Introducing NICHE training at Piedmont Fayette, Piedmont Newnan and Piedmont Mountainside for Acute Care and Emergency Department nurses;
3) Introducing NICHE training for nursing staff at two of our Long-Term Care facility partners; and
4) Disseminating program materials and information to other healthcare entities throughout Georgia and the U.S. through local workshops and presentations at national healthcare conferences.
Retaining Healthcare Quality During COVID-19 and Future of Care Delivery. By....Healthcare consultant
With the onset of COVID-19, healthcare delivery organizations around the world were collectively faced with one primary challenge: How to effectively deliver quality healthcare to all patients, regardless of the entry point into the system, while protecting the well-being of non-COVID-19 patients and the healthcare workforce.
This certificate of attendance awards Jeannette Musset for completing a practical and written examination for a course on intravenous nutrient therapies. The course, titled "Fundamentals and Clinical Applications of IV Nutrient Therapies" and "Intravenous Nutritional Therapy for Physicians", was held in San Diego, California from March 5-8, 2015. It provided 30 continuing education credits upon completion.
Terri Embry-Street is a registered nurse with experience in oncology, critical care, home health, and long-term care infusion. She has worked to prevent the spread of infections, especially multi-drug resistant organisms. As the Director of Specialty Programs at Home Solutions Infusion Services, she developed an e-learning program called Infusion Care University to improve patient care and outcomes. She also works as a nurse investigator and consultant on special projects related to infection prevention and sustainability.
This document discusses patient safety and quality care in healthcare. It defines patient safety as preventing harm to patients and quality care as increasing the likelihood of desired health outcomes consistent with current knowledge. The document outlines types of medical errors and how the Institute of Medicine has addressed quality care issues through various reports and recommendations. It notes the significance of patient safety for nursing students in developing critical thinking skills through learning opportunities like simulation.
An aging population combined with the decline in the number of primary care providers places unique demands on the provision of health care. Adult-gerontology nurse practitioners provide primary care to adults and the elderly, serve in administrative roles in health care organizations, and evaluate and implement health care policy and programs.
Topics:
What’s the difference between the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and the family nurse practitioner role?
What should I consider when choosing my nurse practitioner career path?
Focus on the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner specialization
Master’s level vs. doctoral level nursing degrees: Which is right for me?
What is a "super specialization?"
This document is a resume for Kristen Axberg, a nursing professional with over 34 years of experience. She most recently served as the Director of Nursing at Hyland Nursing Home from 2006 to 2015, where she oversaw nursing care functions, infection control programs, staff management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior to that, she held roles as an RN Supervisor and Director of Nursing at Freeman Nursing & Rehab Community, and as a Charge Nurse at Manorcare Health Services. She began her career with the VAMC in various nursing and administrative roles. Axberg has an Associate's Degree in Nursing and seeks a new part-time or full-time opportunity utilizing her extensive nursing and management experience.
We're All In This Together: A Collaborative Approach To Enhancing Nursing Lea...Lisa Barbour
Barbour, L., Bellaire, S., DiBiase, R., Wynn, V., Marchand, M., McCann, K., & Simanovski, J. (2010, December 1-3). We're all in this together: A collaborative approach to enhancing nursing leadership skills. A concurrent presentation at the Workplace Integration of New Nurses-Nursing the Future (WINN-NTF) annual conference, Toronto, ON.
This document discusses epidemiology, hand hygiene, and the results of applying the World Health Organization's Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HHSAF) in various healthcare facilities worldwide and in the Philippines. The HHSAF is a tool used to evaluate hand hygiene practices and promotion within a facility. It assesses five components to determine a facility's hand hygiene level. Facilities that achieve intermediate or advanced levels have generally implemented appropriate hand hygiene strategies and promotion. A 2016 study in the Philippines found that the majority of hospitals assessed achieved intermediate levels, indicating likely improvement in hand hygiene activities compared to prior years.
This document outlines national standards for infection control in healthcare facilities in the Philippines. It discusses the importance of infection control, costs of healthcare-associated infections, and country preparedness. It then describes the development and contents of the standards, which cover management structure and responsibilities, policies/guidelines, microbiology services, surveillance programs, and education/training. The standards provide requirements for implementing effective infection control programs in all healthcare facilities in the Philippines.
Jennifer Tudek Carter has over 15 years of experience in healthcare technology, clinical analysis, and nursing. She currently serves as the Systems Analyst for Centricity Perinatal Network at Brandon Regional Hospital in Florida, where she manages complex projects, leads training programs, and resolves issues. Prior to this role, she worked as a Discharge Coordinator, Staff Registered Nurse, and Primary Care Optimization Nurse. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing Informatics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
10 latest healthcare hand hygiene findings.By.Dr.Mahboob ali khan Phd Healthcare consultant
Hand hygiene is a key aspect of improving healthcare quality and reducing infection rates. Here are 10 most recent findings on hand hygiene.Peer pressure may be more effective than the promise of a cash bonus in improving hand hygiene compliance rates, according to a study detailed in a Harvard Business Review article.
Erin Perez is a registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in nursing, quality improvement, and scientific research. She currently works as a float pool nurse at Washington Hospital, where she assists with various quality improvement projects. Previously, she has held roles conducting health education and vaccinations, implementing an MRSA testing protocol, and developing analytical methods in biochemistry research labs. Perez received her MSN in Clinical Nurse Leadership from the University of San Francisco and has relevant experience, skills and certifications in nursing, research, and quality improvement.
This role involves overseeing patient transfers and coordinating case management for an assigned patient population. Key responsibilities include discharge planning; utilizing community resources; transferring patients to acute care facilities, nursing homes, or home; partnering with medical staff; and working with insurance. The case manager is also responsible for evaluating care quality, costs, best practices, and appropriate levels of care. They must demonstrate clinical competencies for all patient age groups. The position requires occasional weekend work and being on-call.
The document describes 4 projects that received Challenge Grants from 2008-2009 focused on improving patient-centered care:
1) The TAP project at UCSF developed a transition program for adolescents with chronic conditions moving to adult care including resident training, a transition handbook for patients, and found a need for improved transition preparedness.
2) The IPR project at Medical College of Georgia implemented and measured patient-centered rounds on medicine units, identifying strategies to overcome obstacles and a blueprint for wider adoption.
3) The Resident Performance project at Carillion Clinic adapted an evaluation tool for patients to assess residents' competencies, finding it reliable for comprehensive feedback.
4) The Patient-Centered
These are the slides from a presentation by Dr. David Fairchild, CMO of Tufts Medical Center, and Dan Dunlop, president of Jennings, a healthcare marketing agency. To visit Dan's blog go to http://thehealthcaremarketer.wordpress.com.
Denise Rocha has over 20 years of experience in nursing, clinical project management, and clinical informatics. She currently works as a Nursing Informatics Specialist at Lowell General Hospital, where she develops EMR training programs and leads multiple EMR implementation projects. Prior to this, she held roles in quality improvement, medical-surgical nursing, and clinical applications analysis. Rocha has a broad range of skills in areas such as clinical workflows, software configuration, training, and project management. She is pursuing a BSN degree and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau honors society.
LaWaughn Scruggs is a registered nurse with over 12 years of experience seeking a purpose-driven career opportunity. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Lynchburg College and is licensed in Virginia. Scruggs has extensive experience in various nursing roles including emergency department nurse, staff development coordinator, unit manager, and director of nursing. She is a dedicated, compassionate nurse with strong communication and leadership skills.
Danielle N. Ogle is an experienced registered nurse and family nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience in medical-surgical, geriatric, obstetrics, academic and family medicine settings. She has worked at Carilion Clinic for over 12 years, most recently as a family nurse practitioner at Carilion Family Medicine in Daleville, Virginia. She has additional experience as a nursing instructor, patient care coordinator, and preceptor for advanced practice nursing students. Ogle holds a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Richard A May, MD, PhD attended an educational activity on March 6, 2012 called "Antimicrobial Stewardship: The CMS Core (Performance) Measures for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Relating to Antimicrobial Stewardship - Module 9" and was awarded 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. The University of Cincinnati, which is accredited by the ACCME, designated this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for physicians.
Mary Cadle is seeking a career transition from her current role as an Operating Room Nurse to become an Anesthesiologist. She has nearly 12 years of experience in medical-surgical settings and 8 years as a Nursing Anesthetist. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and an Associate Degree in Anesthesiologist. Her experience includes assisting in surgical procedures, overseeing OR supplies and equipment, and conducting educational programs for staff.
This document summarizes evidence regarding nurse to patient ratios in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and the impact on unplanned extubations. Two studies found higher rates of unplanned extubations were associated with nursing shortages and nurse to patient ratios above 1:1 for intubated pediatric patients. The document proposes piloting an acuity-based staffing model in one PICU with intubated patients having a 1:1 ratio to decrease extubation rates and improve outcomes. It outlines assembling a team, communicating the vision, empowering staff involvement, and assessing results to anchor the new approach.
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Running head: RESEARCH PAPER 1
RESEARCH PAPER 15
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention
Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention in Blessings Healthcare Facility 4
The Problem 5
Significance of the problem 6
Purpose of this study 7
Research Questions 8
Masters Essentials aligned with the topic 8
Design 10
Literature Review 10
Methodology and the design of the study 13
Sampling Methods 14
Necessary tools 14
Any logarithm or flow map developed 15
Healthcare Facility 15
Implementation 15
Stage 1: Assessment of the current practices (One Week) 16
Stage 2: Identification of the factors leading to high cases of healthcare-acquired infection (5 days) 17
Stage 3: Pre-Training (Two Weeks) 17
Stage 4: Training (5 weeks) 17
Stage 5: an ongoing process of assessing the situation 18
Materials, activities and the cost 20
Results 21
Socio-demographics features of the research population 21
Knowledge concerning the infection prevention 23
Aspects related to the knowledge of the healthcare professionals regarding the issue of preventing healthcare-acquired infections 27
Limitation of the study 28
References 30
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention
Healthcare acquired infection/nosocomial infection/hospital acquired infections are becoming a major international challenge in many healthcare facilities especially in the low or middle income nations. It is anticipated that around 10 percent of patients in the healthcare facilities from developing nations are developing healthcare acquired infections and this subsequently leads to negative impacts on healthcare outcomes. It also leads to increase hospital stay, economic burden, morbidity cases, and increase in the mortality incidences. Some of the common healthcare acquired infections include Hepatitis B and C virus, HIV infections, and even Tuberculosis which are often transmitted by healthcare workers who are not observing the practice related to the infection prevention measures.
According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 1.7 million patients who have been hospitalized as a result of acquiring infection within the facilities while undergoing treatment for other healthcare concerns. Many studies reveal that simple infection control procedures like cleaning of the hands using alcohol-based hand rub is helping in the prevention of the spread of the disease. The increase in the infection rate caused by the healthcare acquired infection is due to the poor practices of infection prevention and control, lack of knowledge or failure to implement knowledge related to the process of preventing and controlling nosocomial illnesses, and other associated f.
Charlene Chadwick has over 35 years of nursing experience, including extensive experience as a nurse manager and oncology nurse. She received her MSN in Nursing Administration in 2016 and BS in Nursing in 2006 from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Currently she works per diem as an oncology nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth and Cape Cod Health Care. Previously she was the Nurse Manager at Nantucket Cottage Hospital for over 10 years, managing departments including dialysis, infusion services, and infection control. She has numerous accomplishments in oncology program development, emergency preparedness, and quality improvement.
This certificate of attendance awards Jeannette Musset for completing a practical and written examination for a course on intravenous nutrient therapies. The course, titled "Fundamentals and Clinical Applications of IV Nutrient Therapies" and "Intravenous Nutritional Therapy for Physicians", was held in San Diego, California from March 5-8, 2015. It provided 30 continuing education credits upon completion.
Terri Embry-Street is a registered nurse with experience in oncology, critical care, home health, and long-term care infusion. She has worked to prevent the spread of infections, especially multi-drug resistant organisms. As the Director of Specialty Programs at Home Solutions Infusion Services, she developed an e-learning program called Infusion Care University to improve patient care and outcomes. She also works as a nurse investigator and consultant on special projects related to infection prevention and sustainability.
This document discusses patient safety and quality care in healthcare. It defines patient safety as preventing harm to patients and quality care as increasing the likelihood of desired health outcomes consistent with current knowledge. The document outlines types of medical errors and how the Institute of Medicine has addressed quality care issues through various reports and recommendations. It notes the significance of patient safety for nursing students in developing critical thinking skills through learning opportunities like simulation.
An aging population combined with the decline in the number of primary care providers places unique demands on the provision of health care. Adult-gerontology nurse practitioners provide primary care to adults and the elderly, serve in administrative roles in health care organizations, and evaluate and implement health care policy and programs.
Topics:
What’s the difference between the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner and the family nurse practitioner role?
What should I consider when choosing my nurse practitioner career path?
Focus on the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner specialization
Master’s level vs. doctoral level nursing degrees: Which is right for me?
What is a "super specialization?"
This document is a resume for Kristen Axberg, a nursing professional with over 34 years of experience. She most recently served as the Director of Nursing at Hyland Nursing Home from 2006 to 2015, where she oversaw nursing care functions, infection control programs, staff management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior to that, she held roles as an RN Supervisor and Director of Nursing at Freeman Nursing & Rehab Community, and as a Charge Nurse at Manorcare Health Services. She began her career with the VAMC in various nursing and administrative roles. Axberg has an Associate's Degree in Nursing and seeks a new part-time or full-time opportunity utilizing her extensive nursing and management experience.
We're All In This Together: A Collaborative Approach To Enhancing Nursing Lea...Lisa Barbour
Barbour, L., Bellaire, S., DiBiase, R., Wynn, V., Marchand, M., McCann, K., & Simanovski, J. (2010, December 1-3). We're all in this together: A collaborative approach to enhancing nursing leadership skills. A concurrent presentation at the Workplace Integration of New Nurses-Nursing the Future (WINN-NTF) annual conference, Toronto, ON.
This document discusses epidemiology, hand hygiene, and the results of applying the World Health Organization's Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework (HHSAF) in various healthcare facilities worldwide and in the Philippines. The HHSAF is a tool used to evaluate hand hygiene practices and promotion within a facility. It assesses five components to determine a facility's hand hygiene level. Facilities that achieve intermediate or advanced levels have generally implemented appropriate hand hygiene strategies and promotion. A 2016 study in the Philippines found that the majority of hospitals assessed achieved intermediate levels, indicating likely improvement in hand hygiene activities compared to prior years.
This document outlines national standards for infection control in healthcare facilities in the Philippines. It discusses the importance of infection control, costs of healthcare-associated infections, and country preparedness. It then describes the development and contents of the standards, which cover management structure and responsibilities, policies/guidelines, microbiology services, surveillance programs, and education/training. The standards provide requirements for implementing effective infection control programs in all healthcare facilities in the Philippines.
Jennifer Tudek Carter has over 15 years of experience in healthcare technology, clinical analysis, and nursing. She currently serves as the Systems Analyst for Centricity Perinatal Network at Brandon Regional Hospital in Florida, where she manages complex projects, leads training programs, and resolves issues. Prior to this role, she worked as a Discharge Coordinator, Staff Registered Nurse, and Primary Care Optimization Nurse. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nursing Informatics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
10 latest healthcare hand hygiene findings.By.Dr.Mahboob ali khan Phd Healthcare consultant
Hand hygiene is a key aspect of improving healthcare quality and reducing infection rates. Here are 10 most recent findings on hand hygiene.Peer pressure may be more effective than the promise of a cash bonus in improving hand hygiene compliance rates, according to a study detailed in a Harvard Business Review article.
Erin Perez is a registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in nursing, quality improvement, and scientific research. She currently works as a float pool nurse at Washington Hospital, where she assists with various quality improvement projects. Previously, she has held roles conducting health education and vaccinations, implementing an MRSA testing protocol, and developing analytical methods in biochemistry research labs. Perez received her MSN in Clinical Nurse Leadership from the University of San Francisco and has relevant experience, skills and certifications in nursing, research, and quality improvement.
This role involves overseeing patient transfers and coordinating case management for an assigned patient population. Key responsibilities include discharge planning; utilizing community resources; transferring patients to acute care facilities, nursing homes, or home; partnering with medical staff; and working with insurance. The case manager is also responsible for evaluating care quality, costs, best practices, and appropriate levels of care. They must demonstrate clinical competencies for all patient age groups. The position requires occasional weekend work and being on-call.
The document describes 4 projects that received Challenge Grants from 2008-2009 focused on improving patient-centered care:
1) The TAP project at UCSF developed a transition program for adolescents with chronic conditions moving to adult care including resident training, a transition handbook for patients, and found a need for improved transition preparedness.
2) The IPR project at Medical College of Georgia implemented and measured patient-centered rounds on medicine units, identifying strategies to overcome obstacles and a blueprint for wider adoption.
3) The Resident Performance project at Carillion Clinic adapted an evaluation tool for patients to assess residents' competencies, finding it reliable for comprehensive feedback.
4) The Patient-Centered
These are the slides from a presentation by Dr. David Fairchild, CMO of Tufts Medical Center, and Dan Dunlop, president of Jennings, a healthcare marketing agency. To visit Dan's blog go to http://thehealthcaremarketer.wordpress.com.
Denise Rocha has over 20 years of experience in nursing, clinical project management, and clinical informatics. She currently works as a Nursing Informatics Specialist at Lowell General Hospital, where she develops EMR training programs and leads multiple EMR implementation projects. Prior to this, she held roles in quality improvement, medical-surgical nursing, and clinical applications analysis. Rocha has a broad range of skills in areas such as clinical workflows, software configuration, training, and project management. She is pursuing a BSN degree and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau honors society.
LaWaughn Scruggs is a registered nurse with over 12 years of experience seeking a purpose-driven career opportunity. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Lynchburg College and is licensed in Virginia. Scruggs has extensive experience in various nursing roles including emergency department nurse, staff development coordinator, unit manager, and director of nursing. She is a dedicated, compassionate nurse with strong communication and leadership skills.
Danielle N. Ogle is an experienced registered nurse and family nurse practitioner with over 13 years of experience in medical-surgical, geriatric, obstetrics, academic and family medicine settings. She has worked at Carilion Clinic for over 12 years, most recently as a family nurse practitioner at Carilion Family Medicine in Daleville, Virginia. She has additional experience as a nursing instructor, patient care coordinator, and preceptor for advanced practice nursing students. Ogle holds a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Richard A May, MD, PhD attended an educational activity on March 6, 2012 called "Antimicrobial Stewardship: The CMS Core (Performance) Measures for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Relating to Antimicrobial Stewardship - Module 9" and was awarded 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. The University of Cincinnati, which is accredited by the ACCME, designated this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for physicians.
Mary Cadle is seeking a career transition from her current role as an Operating Room Nurse to become an Anesthesiologist. She has nearly 12 years of experience in medical-surgical settings and 8 years as a Nursing Anesthetist. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and an Associate Degree in Anesthesiologist. Her experience includes assisting in surgical procedures, overseeing OR supplies and equipment, and conducting educational programs for staff.
This document summarizes evidence regarding nurse to patient ratios in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) and the impact on unplanned extubations. Two studies found higher rates of unplanned extubations were associated with nursing shortages and nurse to patient ratios above 1:1 for intubated pediatric patients. The document proposes piloting an acuity-based staffing model in one PICU with intubated patients having a 1:1 ratio to decrease extubation rates and improve outcomes. It outlines assembling a team, communicating the vision, empowering staff involvement, and assessing results to anchor the new approach.
Running head RESEARCH PAPER1RESEARCH PAPER15.docxtodd521
Running head: RESEARCH PAPER 1
RESEARCH PAPER 15
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention
Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention in Blessings Healthcare Facility 4
The Problem 5
Significance of the problem 6
Purpose of this study 7
Research Questions 8
Masters Essentials aligned with the topic 8
Design 10
Literature Review 10
Methodology and the design of the study 13
Sampling Methods 14
Necessary tools 14
Any logarithm or flow map developed 15
Healthcare Facility 15
Implementation 15
Stage 1: Assessment of the current practices (One Week) 16
Stage 2: Identification of the factors leading to high cases of healthcare-acquired infection (5 days) 17
Stage 3: Pre-Training (Two Weeks) 17
Stage 4: Training (5 weeks) 17
Stage 5: an ongoing process of assessing the situation 18
Materials, activities and the cost 20
Results 21
Socio-demographics features of the research population 21
Knowledge concerning the infection prevention 23
Aspects related to the knowledge of the healthcare professionals regarding the issue of preventing healthcare-acquired infections 27
Limitation of the study 28
References 30
Assessment of the knowledge, practice, and the associated factors of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention
Healthcare acquired infection/nosocomial infection/hospital acquired infections are becoming a major international challenge in many healthcare facilities especially in the low or middle income nations. It is anticipated that around 10 percent of patients in the healthcare facilities from developing nations are developing healthcare acquired infections and this subsequently leads to negative impacts on healthcare outcomes. It also leads to increase hospital stay, economic burden, morbidity cases, and increase in the mortality incidences. Some of the common healthcare acquired infections include Hepatitis B and C virus, HIV infections, and even Tuberculosis which are often transmitted by healthcare workers who are not observing the practice related to the infection prevention measures.
According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are about 1.7 million patients who have been hospitalized as a result of acquiring infection within the facilities while undergoing treatment for other healthcare concerns. Many studies reveal that simple infection control procedures like cleaning of the hands using alcohol-based hand rub is helping in the prevention of the spread of the disease. The increase in the infection rate caused by the healthcare acquired infection is due to the poor practices of infection prevention and control, lack of knowledge or failure to implement knowledge related to the process of preventing and controlling nosocomial illnesses, and other associated f.
Charlene Chadwick has over 35 years of nursing experience, including extensive experience as a nurse manager and oncology nurse. She received her MSN in Nursing Administration in 2016 and BS in Nursing in 2006 from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Currently she works per diem as an oncology nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth and Cape Cod Health Care. Previously she was the Nurse Manager at Nantucket Cottage Hospital for over 10 years, managing departments including dialysis, infusion services, and infection control. She has numerous accomplishments in oncology program development, emergency preparedness, and quality improvement.
EFFECTS OF MRSA SCREENING ON THE HEALTH.docxwrite5
This document discusses screening patients for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is a bacterium that is difficult to treat and often spreads in healthcare settings. The document notes that current evidence on MRSA screening is limited and does not adequately address outcomes like morbidity, mortality, and resource use. It proposes a new research study on MRSA screening that would incorporate controls for trends and confounding factors, and assess various infection control interventions and their impact on outcomes. The goal would be to develop a more effective strategy for preventing MRSA infections.
This document is an executive summary and resume for Dr. Lance T. Wallace, an internal medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical and administrative experience. He has held leadership roles managing physician groups and quality programs. His experience includes developing incentive programs, managing utilization, and improving HEDIS scores. He currently holds positions as Medical Director and Chairman of Clinical Integration where he has helped practices achieve ACO status and quality bonuses.
This document summarizes 5 research studies related to preventing post-surgical MRSA infections in acute care hospitals. The studies examined: (1) risk factors for vascular surgical site infections and preventative measures, (2) guidelines for controlling and preventing MRSA in healthcare facilities, (3) non-pharmacological interventions for preventing hospital-acquired infections, (4) the relationship between infection rates, procedures, antimicrobial use and bacterial resistance in an ICU, and (5) the impact of active MRSA screening and decolonization protocols on surgical site infections. The studies found that hand hygiene, screening protocols, limiting unnecessary procedures and antimicrobial use, and bundled infection control strategies can effectively reduce the rate of post-
- Hand hygiene is considered an important infection control measure for preventing hospital-acquired infections. Nurses are required to learn and follow proper hand washing techniques as they spend the most time with patients.
- Guidelines have been set by the CDC for healthcare workers on when hand washing is necessary in a healthcare setting. Hand washing is important for controlling infection both in healthcare facilities and in everyday life.
- Not washing hands can lead to the spread of diseases like salmonellosis, hepatitis A, and E. coli. While hand washing takes extra time, it is a simple and effective way to prevent cross-contamination and reduce infection rates.
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1. Michelle L. Vignari RN, CIC / vignarim@gmail.com
Michelle L. Vignari RN, CIC
32 Camomile Lane / Rochester, NY 14626
(585)733-9184 vignarim@gmail.com
Registered Nurse, skilled career professional with more than 20 years practical clinical experience in
large acute care hospital setting. Board certified specialty in infection prevention, trained in hospital
epidemiology principles. Oversight and responsibility for the department’s effective direction,
management and operation of the infection prevention and control department. The responsibilities
encompass compliance with Joint Commission (JC) standards, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations,
outbreak investigation, and overall direction of the infection prevention and control program.
OBJECTIVE
Accomplished registered nurse seeking to leverage extensive background in clinical nursing,
epidemiology and leadership. Extremely motivated for career change goal to maximize my leadership
skills and clinical experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY (January 1994- Present)
2011-Present / Lead Senior Infection Preventionist
Collaborative leadership with the Chief Quality Officer in leading the design and implementation
of the organizational wide program for the surveillance, prevention and control of infections.
Functions as the principal contact for local, regional and federal regulatory agencies regarding
healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), mandatory reporting and outbreak investigations.
Leads direct interventions that protect patients from HAI’s in clinical and other settings.
Project management including quantifying return on investment funds in regarding HAI and
patient safety initiatives.
Leads the surveillance and validation process for ensuring accurately reported data to all
receiving entities.
Collaborates with clinicians, chiefs of service and administrators in leading projects/initiatives to
improve patient and systems-level outcomes to reduce HAIs and related adverse events.
Other duties as listed below; Infection Preventionist.
2005-Present / Infection Preventionist
Collect data in support of the surveillance, analysis, interpretation and reporting of hospital
acquired infections.
Participate in quality/performance improvement activities by assessing, monitoring, and
measuring hospital acquired infections and evaluating outcomes on a continuous basis.
Apply epidemiologic principles and statistical methods, including risk stratification, to identify
target population, analyze trends and risk factors, and design and evaluate prevention and control
strategies.
Participate in investigations of outbreaks utilizing the microbiology laboratory, consultation with
Infectious Disease Division, and county/state public health departments.
2. Michelle L. Vignari RN, CIC / vignarim@gmail.com
Staff and patient education regarding principles in preventing infections.
1996-2005 Clinical Leader, Staff Nurse
Provided direct patient care to post-op surgical patients, including Colorectal, ENT, OBGYN,
Plastic, GU and general surgery specialties.
Provide daily assessments including: chart reviews, scheduling and supervision of staff.
o Maintain nurse patient staffing ratios.
Provide support and assessment of patients who have complex healthcare, discharge, and
rehabilitation needs.
Make referrals when necessary; round with the medical and interdisciplinary teams; and coach
and support the direct caregivers in their unit or environment of care.
1994-1996 Patient Care Tech
Provided direct patient care to medical/surgical patients under the guidance of a licensed
RN/LPN.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Anticipated Completion Spring 2016
Critical Care Basic Training / 1997 / Community College of Southern Nevada
Associates Degree in Applied Sciences, Nursing / 1996 / Monroe Community College
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Registered Professional Nurse / New York State / License #483447-1
Board Certified in Infection Prevention / 2010 / Certificate #103083
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
CDC Reporting Database: National Healthcare Safety Network; database administrator
EPIC: Electronic Medical Record
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
NYS Department of Health – Health Provider Network
Safety Surveillor Application and Database
Q-Centrix Application and Database
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
President, APIC Finger Lakes / Chapter 107 (2012-2013)
President Elect, APIC Finger Lakes / Chapter 107 (2011)
2011 NYSACC Representative, APIC Finger Lakes / Chapter 107 (2011)
Bi-Laws Representative, APIC Finger Lakes / Chapter 107 (2010)
Association for Professionals in Infection Control / Chapter 107/ Member since 2005
AWARDS
2011 APIC Hero in Infection Prevention; One of twelve professionals identified nationally for
outstanding contribution in Infection Prevention
3. Michelle L. Vignari RN, CIC / vignarim@gmail.com
PRESENTATIONS
Vignari, M (March 18, 2015) Oral Presentation; Infection Prevention in Long Term Care Facilities;
Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly (GRAPE)
Vignari, M (June 6-10, 2014) Poster Presentation; Impact of Patient Safety and Legislative Standards on
Healthcare Worker Vaccination Rates: A Single Center Experience; APIC 2014
Vignari, M (June 6-10, 2014) Poster Presentation; Utilizing Hospital Point of Dispensing (HPOD)
architecture for control of a scabies outbreak at an acute care hospital; APIC 2014
Vignari, M. (2011) The Impact of a Gentamicin-Citrate (GC) Catheter Lock Intervention on Outpatient
Hemodialysis Catheter Associated Blood Stream Infections, IDSA 2011
Vignari, M (August 2011) Presentation IHI Webinar: Implementation Strategies for Alcohol Based Skin
Prep
Vignari, M (June 27-29, 2011) Poster Presentation: An Orthopedic Infection Prevention Bundle; APIC
2011
Vignari, M (June 27-29, 2011) Poster Presentation: Sustained Rate of Zero Central Line Associated
Bloodstream Infections in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit; APIC 2011
Vignari, M (March 18-22, 2010) Poster Presentation: Using Automated Surveillance Technology for
Influenza Detection; SHEA Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated
Infections; Atlanta, GA
Vignari, M. (2010) Presentation Premier Webinar: Utilizing Electronics to Enhance Influenza
Surveillance
Vignari, M. (2007-Current) RN First Assistant Course; Infection Control Components,
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Vignari, M. (2005-Current) Infection Control Orientation,
Rochester General Health System; Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York
Vignari, M. (2008) Implementing an Infection Control Liaison Program,
St. Joseph’s Hospital Teaching Day, Syracuse New York
Vignari, M. (2007) Housewide Influenza Vaccination,
WNYSICO SYPOSIUM Rochester, New York
Vignari, M. (2006) Hand Hygiene and Aseptic Technique,
Regional Infection Control Liaison Nurse Training Day Rochester, New York
Vignari, M. (2005) Role of the Infection Control Liaison Nurse in developing an organization-wide policy
on artificial nails, Regional Infection Control Liaison Nurse Training Day Rochester, New York
Vignari, M. (2005) Role of the Infection Control Liaison Nurse in developing an organization-wide policy
on artificial nails, Regional Magnet Conference Rochester, New York
4. Michelle L. Vignari RN, CIC / vignarim@gmail.com
PUBLICATIONS
Vignari, M. (2014) Isolation Clearing Initiative (I.C.I.) Beginning Prior to Admission, American Society
of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN)
http://www.aspan.org/Clinical-Practice/CSP-Abstracts/2015-CSP-Abstracts
Vignari, M. (2014) Impact of Patient Safety and Legislative Standards on Healthcare Worker
Vaccination Rates: A Single Center Experience, American Journal of Infection Prevention
http://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(14)00571-9/abstract
Vignari, M. (2014) Utilizing a Hospital Point of Dispensing (HPOD) Architecture for Control of a
Scabies Outbreak at an Acute Care Hospital, American Journal of Infection Prevention
http://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(14)00555-0/abstract
Vignari, M. (2011) Targeting Zero: Sustained Rate of Zero Central Line Associated Bloodstream
Infections in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit, American Journal of Infection Control (Impact Factor: 2.33).
06/2011; 39(5). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2011.04.116
Vignari, M. (2011) The Impact of a Gentamicin-Citrate (GC) Catheter Lock Intervention on Outpatient
Hemodialysis Catheter Associated Blood Stream Infections, Infectious Diseases Society of America 2011
Annual Meeting
https://idsa.confex.com/idsa/2011/webprogram/Paper31474.html
Vignari, M. (2010) Guide to the Elimination of Orthopedic Surgical Site Infections, Association for
Professionals in Infection Prevention
http://www.apic.org/downloads/ortho_guide.pdf