Using behavioral change as a tool to reduce healthcare associated infections in a low resource setting

Eliminating Healthcare-Associated Infections in Iran: A Qualitative Study to Explore Stakeholders’ Views

Background Although preventable, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to pose huge health and economic burdens on countries worldwide. Some studies have indicated the numerous causes of HAIs, but only a tiny literature exists on the multifaceted measures that can be used to address the problem. This paper presents stakeholders’ opinions on measures for controlling HAIs in Iran.   M...

A Pragmatic Approach to Superwarfarin Intoxication in a Resource Constraint Setting; a Case Report

Introducing a change in hospital policy using FMEA methodology as a tool to reduce patient hazards

BACKGROUND Intravenous potassium chloride (IV KCl) solutions are widely used in hospitals for treatment of hypokalemia. As ampoules of concentrated KCL must be diluted before use, critical incidents have been associated with its preparation and administration. Currently, we have introduced ready-to-use diluted KCl infusion solutions to minimize the use of high-alert concentrated KCl. Since this...

How e-learning creates new opportunities in hospital settings? Innovations in a low resource setting

Background: E-learning and telemedicine have become common methods in changing and developing medical education and clinical processes. The purpose of this study was to describe the innovations of blending e-Learning into the educational and medical processes of hospital services Methods: The process of action research included plan, act, observation and reflection was followed. Implementation,...

852Housewide use of Chlorehexidine Bathing to reduce Healthcare Associated Infections

Associated Infections Kyle Enfield, MD, MS; Costi D. Sifri, MD; Elizabeth Enfield, RN, MSN; Jessica Lewis, MD; Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC; Eve Giannetta, RN, BSN, CIC; Kristi Kimpel, RN, MSN; Kathleen Rea, RN, MSN; Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonology, Hospital Epidemiology/Infection Prevention and Control, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA; Depart...