In this assignment, you will propose a quality improvement initiative from your place of employment that could easily be implemented if approved. Assume you are presenting this program to the board for approval of funding. Write an executive summary (750-1,000 words) to present to the board, from which the board will make its decision to fund your program or project. Include the following:
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Topic:Infection Control
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Infection Control
Infection control is crucial in healthcare settings as it protects the patients and healthcare providers from infectious diseases. It refers to preventing the spread of infections in healthcare environments. Infection control also improves the aspect of quality service delivery and workplace safety. It is widely recognized that healthcare-associated infection affects hundreds of millions of people globally and is a prevalent universal issue for patient safety (Pittet et al., 2008). Through controlling the diseases within the hospitals, infection control techniques ensure that the outside society is not vulnerable to diseases that emerge from within hospitals.
Failure to control infection has adverse impacts on the hospitals, patients, and the surrounding community. In particular, statistics show that infections in healthcare facilities worsen 5-10% of admissions in acute hospitals in developed nations (Pittet et al., 2008). In third-world countries, the risk of infections in healthcare complicates up to 25% of admissions in acute hospitals (Pittet et al., 2008). The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the challenge and has taken measures that promote infection control practices, including forming a World Alliance for Patient Safety.
A lack of infection control framework can be costly and can result in deaths of the staff and patients. Subsequently, scholars have suggested various methods to control the spread of diseases. One of the tactics is through early diagnosis of diseases that allows practitioners to respond on time (Vonberg et al., 2008). The second approach is offering education to the staff on the primary methods of disease prevention such as hand washing and protective clothing (Vonberg et al., 2008). Hospital organizations can also establish strict isolation precautions within the hospital facilities to prevent diseases from spreading. Environmental hygiene and cleaning of medical equipment also contribute to infection control. Lastly, hospital organizations can control infections by setting up protocols the staff should adhere to when there is an outbreak.
References
Pittet, D., Allegranzi, B., Storr, J., Nejad, S. B., Dziekan, G., Leotsakos, A., & Donaldson, L. (2008). Infection control as a major World Health Organization priority for developing countries. Journal of Hospital Infection, 68(4), 285–292.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2007.12.013
Vonberg, R.-P., Kuijper, E. J., Wilcox, M. H., Barbut, F., Tüll, P., Gastmeier, P., van den Broek, P. J., Colville, A., Coignard, B., Daha, T., Debast, S., Duerden, B. I., van den Hof, S., van der Kooi, T., Maarleveld, H. J. H., Nagy, E., Notermans, D. W., O’Driscoll, J., Patel, B., … Wiuff, C. (2008). Infection control measures to limit the spread of clostridium difficile. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 14, 2–20.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-0691.2008.01992.x
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The RN to BSN program at Grand Canyon University meets the requirements for clinical competencies as defined by CCNE and AACN using non-traditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization, their specific care discipline and their local communities.
This activity is intended to foster demonstration of skills related to leadership and management.
Share your written proposal with your manager, supervisor or other colleague in a formal leadership position within a health care organization. Request their feedback using the following questions as prompts:
1. Do you believe the proposal would be approved if formally proposed?
2. What are some strengths and weaknesses of the proposal?
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Acknowledgement form is to be returned to the student for electronic submission to the faculty member via the learning management system (LoudCloud).
