CHAIPIUnderstandingTheChangingRoleofInfection.pptVIP

Page * Next Steps Page * Qualitative Site Visits Visiting six CHAIPI hospitals, two from each cohort Late June – August 2009 Research team will conduct one hours interviews with infection control department personnel, the administrator who oversees the department, and one ICU manager The goal of site visits is to gain a more in-depth understanding of the changes and challenges affecting infection control professionals and their daily activities Currently recruiting hospitals Page * Timeline Papers from Survey 1 are in development Description of staffing and IP time use Use of surveillance procedures and contact precautions and their impact on MRSA rates Overview of utilization of ESS Dissemination 2010 Scientific abstracts and publications APIC 2010 session Prevention strategist article Webinar Press releases Key legislative committees Goal is to change practice based on best evidence! /studies/pnice/chaipi Page * * * * * * * * * CHAIPIUnderstanding The Changing Role of Infection PreventionistsThe Columbia/APIC Study May 7th, 2009 Patricia Stone, PhD, FAAN Associate Professor of Nursing, Columbia University Primary Investigator, CHAIPI Study Sarah Jordan, Study Coordinator The CHAIPI Study This study is designed to inform our understanding of institutional, procedural, and technological innovations that can assist health professionals in reducing and eliminating the morbidity, mortality, and high costs associated with hospital-associated infections. The ultimate goal is to generate knowledge that will inform evidence-based decision making for health policy makers, hospital administrators, epidemiologists, and infection preventionists. Page * Page * Problem Infection Preventionists (IPs) are key to reducing HAI The role of the Infection Preventionist is changing Monitor infection rates Monitor provider behaviors Intervene Implement Lead Increased use of technology to perform role The PNICE Study The survey and research metho