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MacEwan SR, Gaughan AA, Beal EW, Hebert C, DeLancey JO, McAlearney AS. Concerns and frustrations about the public reporting of device-related healthcare-associated infections: Perspectives of hospital leaders and staff. Am J Infect Control 2023; 51:633-637. [PMID: 35948123 PMCID: PMC10303069 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Public reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) aims to incentivize improvement in infection prevention. The motivation and mechanisms of public reporting have raised concerns about the reliability of this data, but little is known about the specific concerns of hospital leaders and staff. This study sought to better understand perspectives of individuals in these roles regarding the identification and public reporting of HAIs. METHODS We conducted interviews with 471 participants including hospitals leaders (eg, administrative and clinical leaders) and hospital staff (eg, physicians and nurses) between 2017 and 2019 across 18 US hospitals. A semistructured interview guide was used to explore perspectives about the use of HAI data within the context of management strategies used to support infection prevention. RESULTS Interviewees described concerns about public reporting of HAI data, including a lack of trust in the data and inadvertent consequences of its public reporting, as well as specific frustrations related to the identification and accountability for publicly-reported HAIs. CONCLUSION Concerns and frustrations related to public reporting of HAI data highlight the need for improved guidelines, transparency, and incentives. Efforts to build trust in publicly-reported HAI data can help ensure this information is used effectively to improve infection prevention practices.
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- Sarah R MacEwan
- Division of General Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Division of Infectious Diseases, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Urology, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Whitaker A, Colgrove G, Scheutzow M, Ramic M, Monaco K, Hill JL. Decreasing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) at a community academic medical center using a multidisciplinary team employing a multi-pronged approach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Am J Infect Control 2023; 51:319-323. [PMID: 35948124 PMCID: PMC9357278 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
In the midst of the COVID - 19 pandemic, a multidisciplinary team implemented evidence-based strategies to eliminate catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), as defined by the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) surveillance definition for those units included in the NHSN standardized infection ratio. The team evaluated indwelling urinary catheters daily for indication, implemented a urinary catheter order set, established a urinary catheter insertion checklist, and promoted use of external urinary diversion devices. The facility NHSN standardized infection ratio for CAUTI was 0.37 in 2019, 0.23 in 2020, and 0.00 in 2021. A collaborative approach decreasing hospital acquired infections may be effective even in a climate of increased acuity, increased length of stay, and staffing challenges.
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MacEwan SR, Beal EW, Gaughan A, Sieck C, McAlearney AS. Perspectives of hospital leaders and staff on patient education for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2022; 43:1129-1134. [PMID: 34229774 PMCID: PMC10278535 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Device-related healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), such as catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), are largely preventable. However, there is little evidence of standardized approaches to educate patients about how they can help prevent these infections. We examined the perspectives of hospital leaders and staff about patient education for CAUTI and CLABSI prevention to understand the challenges to patient education and the opportunities for improvement. METHODS In total, 471 interviews were conducted with key informants across 18 hospitals. Interviews were analyzed deductively and inductively to identify themes around the topic of patient education for infection prevention. RESULTS Participants identified patient education topics specific to CAUTI and CLABSI prevention, including the risks of indwelling urinary catheters and central lines, the necessity of hand hygiene, the importance of maintenance care, and the support to speak up. Challenges, such as lack of standardized education, and opportunities, such as involvement of patient and family advisory groups, were also identified regarding patient education for CAUTI and CLABSI prevention. CONCLUSIONS Hospital leaders and staff identified patient education topics, and ways to deliver this information, that were important in the prevention of CAUTIs and CLABSIs. By identifying both challenges and opportunities related to patient education, our results provide guidance on how patient education for infection prevention can be further improved. Future work should evaluate the implementation of standardized approaches to patient education to better understand the potential impact of these strategies on the reduction of HAIs.
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- Sarah R. MacEwan
- The Center for Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- The Center for Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- The Center for Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- The Center for Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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- The Center for Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Knobloch MJ, McKinley L, Keating J, Safdar N. Integrating antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention and control programs using a team science approach. Am J Infect Control 2021; 49:1072-1074. [PMID: 33524453 PMCID: PMC8060952 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Reduction of health care-associated infections is trending in the right direction after decades of work by those involved in infection prevention and control and antibiotic stewardship. With institutional priorities currently pivoting to meet the needs of COVID-19 patients, this may be an advantageous time to promote integration of facility-level antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention and control programs. We propose a team science framework as a tool to leverage the complementary expertise of stewardship and infection prevention and control professionals. This framework considers stages of team development and fluidity needed when working with shifting priorities and can be used by leaders and team members throughout all phases of team building—from developing and launching the team, through evaluating and modifying team activities to best suit local needs.
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- Mary Jo Knobloch
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Department of Research, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI.
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Department of Research, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Department of Research, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI; Department of Research, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
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McAlearney AS, Gaughan AA, DePuccio MJ, MacEwan SR, Hebert C, Walker DM. Management practices for leaders to promote infection prevention: Lessons from a qualitative study. Am J Infect Control 2021; 49:536-541. [PMID: 32980436 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is critical to reduce preventable deaths and healthcare costs. Variable success with HAI prevention efforts has suggested that management practices are critical to support clinical infection prevention practices. This study examined hospital leaders' management practices around the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) to identify actions that leaders can take to promote HAI prevention efforts. METHODS We conducted interviews with 420 key informants, including managers and frontline staff, in 18 hospitals across the United States. Interviewees were asked about management practices supporting HAI prevention. We analyzed interview transcripts using rigorous qualitative methods to understand how management practices were operationalized in infection prevention efforts. RESULTS Across hospitals and interviewees, three management practices were characterized as important facilitators of HAI prevention: (1) engagement of executive leadership; (2) information sharing; and (3) manager coaching. We found that visible executive leadership, efficient communication, and frequent opportunities to provide and promote learning from feedback were perceived to promote and sustain HAI prevention efforts. CONCLUSIONS Our findings provide insight into management practices for leaders that support successful HAI prevention. In practice, these tactics may need to be adjusted to accommodate the current restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to maintain HAI prevention efforts as a priority.
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- Ann Scheck McAlearney
- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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Gaughan AA, Walker DM, DePuccio MJ, MacEwan SR, McAlearney AS. Rewarding and recognizing frontline staff for success in infection prevention. Am J Infect Control 2021; 49:123-125. [PMID: 32615231 PMCID: PMC7324333 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
Management practices help support efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Providing rewards and recognition to frontline staff is one management practice found to be in use by hospitals that are higher-performers in HAI prevention. Using data from interviews with hospital managers and frontline staff at 18 US hospitals, our study identifies how managers can use reward and recognition programs as motivational tools to sustain frontline HAI prevention efforts.
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- Alice A Gaughan
- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- The Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST), College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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An Examination of the Barriers to and Facilitators of Implementing Nurse-Driven Protocols to Remove Indwelling Urinary Catheters in Acute Care Hospitals. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2020; 46:691-698. [PMID: 32962904 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2020.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Urinary catheter nurse-driven protocols (UCNDPs) for removal of indwelling urinary catheters (IUCs) can potentially prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). However, they are used inconsistently. The objective of this study was to examine the barriers to and facilitators of implementation of UCNDPs in acute care hospitals. METHODS Between September 2017 and January 2019, researchers interviewed 449 frontline staff (nurses, physicians), managers, and executives from 17 US hospitals to better understand their experiences implementing, using, and overseeing use of UCNDPs. Our semistructured interview guide included questions about management practices and policies regarding enactment of a UCNDP. RESULTS Although the features of UCNDPs differed across hospitals, the analysis revealed that hospitals experienced common issues related to implementing and consistently using UCNDPs as a result of three major barriers: (1) nurse deference to physicians, (2) physician push-back, and (3) miscommunication about IUC removal. Interviewees also described several important facilitators to help overcome these barriers: (1) training care team members to use the UCNDP, (2) discussing IUC necessity and UCNDP use during rounds, (3) reminding care team members to follow UCNDPs, and (4) developing buy-in for UCNDP use across the hospital. CONCLUSION Although UCNDPs are fundamental in efforts to reduce and prevent CAUTIs, hospitals can proactively support their implementation and use by developing the skills that care team members need to enact UCNDPs when patients meet the clinical indications for removal, and increasing awareness about the value and importance of such protocols for reducing CAUTIs and improving patient safety.
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