Infection Prevention Tools and Resources
Preventing and Reducing Healthcare-Associated InfectionsInfection Prevention Tools and Resources
Infection prevention and control in healthcare is complex and involves the patient, family, caregivers, agency leaders and staff. The Toolkit [included below] was originally developed to meet a gap in infection prevention resources for home health agencies. However, the toolkit contains tools and resources to help healthcare providers, patients, families and caregivers reduce Acute Care Hospitalization (ACH) related to respiratory, urinary tract and wound infections.
This Infection Prevention Toolkit was developed by the Great Plains Quality Innovation Network as part of a Special Innovated Project (SIP), funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Resources and tools have not been updated since the 2-year SIP funding ended [August 2018].
Antibiotic Stewardship
Hand Hygiene
External Resources
CDC Hand Hygiene Brochure
A Nurse Finds a Simple Answer to a Vexing Question and a New Career (Columbia University - In New York City)
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Immunizations
External Resources
10 Common Flu Myths (HHQI website - free login required)
Adult Immunization (HHQI University course)
Flu Vaccine and People with Egg Allergies (CDC)
HHQI Immunization and Infection Prevention Best Practice Intervention Package (BPIP)
Injection Safety
Patient and Family Education
External Resources
CDC Hand Hygiene Brochure
My Emergency Care Plan (HHQI)
Urinary Catheter Zone Tool (HHQI Login Required)
Viruses or Bacteria - What's got you sick?
Respiratory Infection
Training & Education
External Resources
Sepsis
Urinary Tract Infection
Disaster Preparedness
Home Health Aide
External Resources
Immunization & Infection Prevention BPIP: Home Health Aides (HHQI)
Protecting Patients and You! (HHQI University course)
Recognizing and Reporting Changes in Skin Conditions (HHQI University course)
Reducing Avoidable Hospitalization Course for Home Health Aides (HHQI)
Infection Precautions
Nursing Bag Technique
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement
External Resources
HHQI QAPI Tools