Making the Business Case for Infection Prevention
One of the most critical skills an infection preventionist can have is the ability to construct a solid business case for infection prevention and control at his or her healthcare institution, especially in the age of dwindling resources and funding. Although the task may appear to be intimidating, at the core of this endeavor are several simple steps: use a healthcare-associated infection (HAI ) cost calculator tool to estimate the cost of infections in your facility; interpret the results of statistical models; build a customized business case and effectively present it to healthcare administrative leadership; create a compelling proposal to increase resources for infection prevention and control; and finally market these accomplishments and demonstrate value to all stakeholders.
CDC Strategies Preventing Hospital-Onset C difficile Effectiveness Inconclusive in Testing
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Unlocking the Power of AI in Hospital Infection Prevention: A Sustainable Approach to HAIs
April 11th 2024Read on about how, as hospitals grapple with the costly burden of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game-changer in revolutionizing infection prevention strategies.
Deeds to Reality: A Journey of Immigration and Obstacles With Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC
April 9th 2024Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC, shares her inspiring journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to health care leadership in the US today. (This is the French translation of the interview with Carole W. Kamangu.)
