The Power of Collaboration: Lessons Learned from CHAIPI (Part I)
Track
:
Concurrent Session
Program Code:
3502
Date:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Time:
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
EST
Location:
293-294
PRIMARY AUTHOR
:
Denise Graham
SPEAKER
(S):
Denise Graham
Diane Jacobsen
Angela Jones
Description
Objectives: - Describe how a multi-disciplinary approach led by Infection Preventionists (IPs) raised awareness in hospitals and effectively changed the way hospitals approach HAI reduction and prevention. - Discuss the application of electronic surveillance technology in supporting the role of IPs in CHAIPI and the impact on HAI reduction and prevention.