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

2. Agenda: Welcome and Introductions The Discovery Phase Using Discovery and Action Dialogues Participant Break-out Sessions Larger Group Discussion Next Steps

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5. Welcome Teams!

7. To monitor compliance with policies and procedures

9. Most done by auditing or observation

10. Purpose is to verify that health care providers are following procedures

14. Can this process or outcome be measured?

16. The Measurement Buffet Process Measures % of eligible admissions screened for MRSA % of eligible admissions screened for VRE Hand hygiene compliance

17. The Measurement Buffet Process Measures Continued… % of bed spaces where ABHR is readily available, full, easy to activate % high touch areas in patient environment where there was appropriate cleaning as demonstrated by using a fluorescent marker Reduction in mean time to placement on contact precautions (for known patients and from time of lab notification)

18. The Measurement Buffet Outcome Measures Surveillance for new healthcare associated MRSA clinical isolates Surveillance for new healthcare associated VRE clinical isolates Surveillance for new cases of healthcare associated C. difficile infection

19. Getting Started Take a critical look at your setting Identify the data you need to collect Get help Choose a time period Review data/analyze information Share data with the frontline