Infection Prevention and Control
Stay informed on the latest news and developments in infection prevention and control. AHA provides valuable resources and support to help you maintain a safe and clean environment.
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A new four-part tool is available to help hospitals and health systems estimate the cost and benefit of interventions to prevent health care-associated infections.
Cultivate awareness and synergy with your coordinated successful team to guarantee safety of patients with this Project Firstline program.
Prepare for tough conversations with the DESC framework, navigate conflict that promotes a healthy environment with this Project Firstline program.
Use the CUS tool to speak up with confidence, feel empowered to point out a problem or a conflict with this Project Firstline program.
Reflect as a team with a Debrief to discuss what went well, what could improve & what to do differently with this Project Firstline program.
Save time & pivot quickly with a Huddle; regroup, reassess & plan for success, deal with changes with this Project Firstline program.
Prepare for success with a Brief to assign roles, establish expectations, and anticipate outcomes with this Project Firstline program.
Use a Handoff tool for optimal patient transitions of care, effectively transfer responsibility & accountability with this Project Firstline program.
Close the loop to prevent miscommunication and missteps; call out, check back and verify to close the loop with this Project Firstline program.