Transcript HAI
Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections Arya Sedehi ●Eric Esposito● Lubna Rashid What are HAIs • Develops within 48 hours or more of hospital admission • Related to antibiotic-resistant bacteria 2 Background • 5-10% of hospitalized patients develop a HAI • 2 million HAIs associated with nearly 100,000 deaths annually • In 2004, 76% of reported infections cost $1.4 billion in charges 3 Most Common HAIs 4 Contributing Factors 5 6 Reducing Infections Prevention Programs National/Regional Hospital 7 Physician Laundry Nurse Maintenance Pharmacist Housekeeping Microbiologist Food Service 8 9 Simple Solutions 10 Design Solutions Microscope Covers Hepacart Decanting Devices Soiled Sponge Handling System 11 ECU2 Ceiling Cavity HVAC Ventilation System Excellent breeding ground for airborne pathogens. Dust Bacteria Debris 12 Mold Insulation Fibers 13 MERV Filters 14 K&N Automotive Filters 15 K&N Technology 16 Ethanol Drip 17 Drip Rate Control 18 Netting 19 References • WHO (2002) “Prevention of hospital-acquired infections-A practical guide-2nd edition”. • Anderson, Deverick. Kaye, Keith. (2008). “Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute care hospitals.” Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 29, S1. • Coffin, Susan. Klompas, Michael. (2008). “Strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia in acute care hospitals.” Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 29, S1. • Tinelli, M. Mannino, S. (2011). “Healthcare-acquired infection in rehabilitation units of the Lombardy Region, Italy. Infection. 39:353-358. • Yokoe, Deborah. Classen, David. (2008). “Improving patient safety through infection control: a new healthcare imperative.” Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 29. S1-S11. 20