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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. Background. 5-10% of hospitalized patients develop a HAI - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections
Arya Sedehi ●Eric Esposito● Lubna Rashid
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What are HAIs
• Develops within 48 hours or more of hospital admission
• Related to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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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
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Most Common HAIs
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Contributing Factors
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Reducing Infections
Prevention Programs
National/Regional
Hospital
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Physician Nurse
Pharmacist
MicrobiologistFood
Service
Housekeeping
Maintenance
Laundry
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Simple Solutions
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Design Solutions
Microscope Covers
Decanting Devices
Soiled Sponge Handling System
Hepacart
ECU2 Ceiling Cavity
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HVAC Ventilation System
Excellent breeding ground for airborne pathogens.
Dust
Insulation FibersDebris
MoldBacteria
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MERV Filters
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K&N Automotive Filters
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K&N Technology
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Ethanol Drip
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Drip Rate Control
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Netting
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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.