Quality
Quality
Infection Prevention
St. Clair has taken the approach that most, if not all, hospital–associated infections can be prevented.
Dedicated teams focus on infection prevention and have incorporated leading clinical practices into the Hospital’s everyday routine. Best practices such as: using the proper antiseptic when inserting a central line, closely monitoring how long a patient's urinary catheter is in place, wearing gown and gloves when necessary and frequent handwashing are just a few of the tactics used to help prevent infection. We look to the community to help us fight infections by practicing good hand hygiene, washing their hands before and after their visit.
Following is a progress report showing comparative data for health care associated infections for the years 2010 - 2011.
Health Care Associated Infections Report
Progress in 2011
2010 |
2011 |
How Are We Doing? |
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Ten (10) fewer patients developed a CAUTI; an 83% decrease |
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Central Line-Associated Bloodsream Infections (CLABSI) |
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Four (4) fewer patients developed a CLABSI; an 80% decrease |
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Surgical Site Infections (SSI) All Procedures |
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Five (5) fewer patients developed a SSI; a 6% decrease |
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MRSA Infections (a particular type of bacteria that can cause an infection) |
14 |
10 |
Four (4) fewer patients had infections with MRSA; a 29% decrease |
Data source: St. Clair Hospital Infection Prevention Department
Click here to learn more about preventing hospital-aquired infections from Dr. Stephen M. Colodny, Chief of the Infectious Diseases Division at St. Clair Hopsital.