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.