This document outlines the importance of measuring progress in controlling superbugs and presents various types of measures that can be used. It discusses using process measures to monitor compliance and outcome measures to assess impact. Examples of specific measures are provided, like hand hygiene compliance and new MRSA infections. Facilities are encouraged to identify the most relevant data to collect and use measurement to continually improve practices through reviewing results and developing action plans.

1. New Approach to Controlling Superbugs Virtual Learning Session 3 Data – Measuring Progress Michael Gardam Leah Gitterman

5. Quick Poll

9. Measure what the front line thinks is important What to Measure

22. Safety Cross

23. Safety Calendar: AKA Bug Tracker

24. Hand Hygiene Compliance

25. Quinte Health Care

27. Who do you talk to about the prevention of superbugs? Legend Today, who do you talk to about the prevention of superbugs? RN External Clinical Educator Allied Health Director ICP Admin Housekeeping MD Executive Volunteer Resources Ward Clerk Patient Education Manager

28. Who do you want to work with in the future? Legend With whom would you like to work with in the future that you haven’t in past superbug prevention work RN External Clinical Educator Allied Health Director ICP Admin Housekeeping MD Executive Volunteer Resources Ward Clerk Patient Education Manager

30. www.stopsuperbugs.com Next Learning Session: December 6, 2010 Wave 3 starts: January 10, 2011