Connecticut hospitals plan to launch an initiative shortly to prevent and control infections caused by multiple drug-resistant organisms (MDRO). The initiative, spearheaded by the Connecticut Hospital Association, will kick off the effort with a Feb. 1 symposium focused on effective hospital initiatives. It will launch an MDRO working collaborative of 30 acute- and long-term care hospitals which will share prevention and control strategies. Members of the group have also made a pledge to reduce infections, which includes a promise to share and report information as well as push staff toward 100 percent compliance with standard infection-control protocols such as hand-washing and proper antibiotic use.
To find out more about the initiative:
- read this Modern Healthcare piece [1] (reg. req.)
Related Articles:
Study: Tracking, control of hospital infections still tough. Report [2]
MA hospital-acquired infections cost millions. Report [3]
Study: Simple steps can cut ICU infections. Report [4]
SPOTLIGHT: Battling deadly biofilms. Report [5]
VHA program fights hospital-acquired infections. Report [6]
Infections hurt patients, providers. Report [7]
Links:
[1] http://modernhealthcare.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080130/REG/188199234
[2] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/study-tracking-control-hospital-infections-still-tough/2007-10-22
[3] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/ma-hospital-acquired-infections-cost-millions/2007-08-09
[4] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/node/4542/print
[5] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/tags/hospital-acquired-infections
[6] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/vha-program-fights-hospital-acquired-infections/2006-11-17
[7] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/report-infections-hurt-patients-providers/2006-03-29