patient safety Flashcards
1
Q
what is an HCAI and how can they occur?
A
health care acquired infection and due to direct contact with the system or a health care intervention
2
Q
what are some common HCAI examples?
A
catheter related UTIs, pneumonia, MRSA and C difficile
3
Q
around how many patients are affected by HCAIs per year?
A
around 300,000 - MRSA is reducing as is C Difficile
4
Q
how much per year do HCAIs cost the NHS?
A
around 1 billion
5
Q
what are the Epic2 guidelines?
A
they are comprehensive guidance on preventing HCAI in hospital and other acute settings
6
Q
what are the 5 distinct interventions in this guidance?
A
hand hygiene, hospital environmental hygiene, PPE, safe use and disposal of sharps, principles of asepsis
