A Matter of Quality
Quality leaders, staff, and infection control practioners are critical to ensuring safe care for Washington's patients. Here you'll find the information and resources that will help you improve outcomes at your hospital.
Information from the AHA on Protocols and Standing Orders
Information from the AHA on CMS Proposed Inpatient Rules
Order Patient Safety Materials
The Joint Commission: Measuring Hand Hygience Adherence: Overcoming Challenges
Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare - Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
The Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals comprises of easy to implement, science-based strategies, to prevent six important healthcare -associated infections, that emphasize practical implementation.
You can download parts of the entire document by clicking on the links below.
You can download parts of the entire document by clicking on the links below.
Editorial: Primum Non Nocere
Introduction: Improving Patient Safety Through Infection Control: A New Healthcare Imperative
A Compendium of Strategies to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Strategies to Prevent Central Line-Associated Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Strategies to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Acute Care Hospitals
Strategies to Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Strategies to Prevent Surgical Site Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Strategies to Prevent Transmission of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in AcuteCare Hospitals
Strategies to Prevent Clostridium difficile Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Scientific Expert Panel Report for MRSA and Antibiotic Resistant Organisms - January 2008
The Governor had convened an expert panel to answer the following question: "What are evidence-based recommendations for the most effective monitoring strategies and interventions for all antibiotic resistant organisms, including MRSA?" The findings of the panel address MRSA and antibiotic resistant organisms in the community and in hospitals.
- Download the report (PDF)