MDROMdro in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
MRSAThe nurse caring for new admissions, return from hospital, and transfer to another unit will have screening specimens taken for MRSA and VRE within 48 hours regardless of information provided by transferring facility).
VREThe nurse caring for new admissions, return from hospital, and transfer to another unit will have screening specimens taken for MRSA and VRE within 48 hours regardless of information provided by transferring facility).
SCREENINGClient self-referrals are triaged using our initial screening tool. Referrals from organizations include clinical info and may have different priority pathways. Both are logged, acknowledged within 2 business days, and followed up with intake assessment.
CONTACTWe track response times through our intake database which timestamps receipt and initial contact. We generate reports showing average response times by service type and review data monthly to identify bottlenecks.
COLONIZATIONColonization in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
DECOLONIZEDecolonize in IPAC practice involves systematic assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation. Staff trained on standards, procedures documented, outcomes monitored. Quality improvement when gaps identified. Aligns with accreditation requirements.
SURVEILLANCEYour role in the IPAC program includes performing hand hygiene before/after client contact, using appropriate PPE based on precautions, following cleaning protocols, safely handling sharps and biohazardous waste, reporting infections/outbreaks to IPAC/manager immediately, participating in
CONTROLMost responsible staff will document the assessment findings, and decision-making rationale in Caseworks and consult with infection control practitioner, as required.
SPREADQuality improvement follows a systematic approach using PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycles or similar methodology. We identify improvement opportunities through data analysis, client feedback, and incident reviews. Teams develop measurable aims, test changes on a small scale, collect data to
