From Advanceweb.com
By Donna Williams
Today's battle with HAIs has become more difficult to fight. MRSA,VRSA, VISA are ganging up on us. We need reinforcements. A new title in infection control has emerged in response to the increase in HAIs. This role has taken the infection control department to a higher level.
The infection preventionist (IP) is an expert in educating the patient and hospital staff on patient safety measures related to reducing hospital acquired infections.
The infection preventionist will develop and implement practices for safety by using surveillance techniques along with other activities to help improve patient care in the fight against HAIs. As with any team approach, the IP will follow up with the healthcare team and the patients to effectively monitor compliance.
The Association for Professional Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has a new campaign titled, "Infection Prevention and You." The idea is to incorporate a team approach using evidence-based practice for healthcare workers and patients in the fight against hospital acquired infections. Patients may receive educational materials to familiarize themselves about what they can do to prevent infections. The information contains tips on helping the patient to effectively communicate with their healthcare team.
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