PATIENT SAFETY PLAN :
MRSA , RESPIRTATORY POST SURGERY ;
BLOOD CLOTS
WALDEN
UNIVERSITY
OM004: IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY OF
14:48:35 GMT -05:00
, MRSA : Safety
Plan
Introduction : Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by
a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary
staph infections. Some commons symptomology is MRSA is red and bumpy that is usually warm
to the touch full of puss or other drainage and can be accompanied by fever. Some major risk
factors to consider are being hospitalized, living in crowed and/or unsanitary conditions. Having
and form of invasive medical device, I e. catheters or intravenous tubing anything that can
provide the mrsa a pathway into the body. Long term care facilities also run risk of mrsa due to
again overcrowding, possibly sharing a room and some being not as sanitary as others. The main
objectives of this plan are to discuss preventative measures, educate staff, reduce incidents by
80%. (CDC, 2015)
Prevention:
Hand washing – being conscious of hand washing and for healthcare
professional washing hands between glove use and before touching
others, especially during preparing for the next procedure or touching
open wounds on patients.
Keeps Wounds Covered – Staff should make sure to keep cuts and
scrapes clean, while maintaining fresh bandagesT.
hepusfrominfected sorescouldcontain MRSAa,
ndkeepingwoundscoveredcanhel prevent thespreadobf acteria.
Keep linen sanitized and clean - A large department that goes unseen and
forgotten in nursing homes and hospitals is housekeeping and laundry. Cuts and
14:48:35 GMT -05:00
MRSA , RESPIRTATORY POST SURGERY ;
BLOOD CLOTS
WALDEN
UNIVERSITY
OM004: IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY AND QUALITY OF
14:48:35 GMT -05:00
, MRSA : Safety
Plan
Introduction : Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection is caused by
a type of staph bacteria that's become resistant to many of the antibiotics used to treat ordinary
staph infections. Some commons symptomology is MRSA is red and bumpy that is usually warm
to the touch full of puss or other drainage and can be accompanied by fever. Some major risk
factors to consider are being hospitalized, living in crowed and/or unsanitary conditions. Having
and form of invasive medical device, I e. catheters or intravenous tubing anything that can
provide the mrsa a pathway into the body. Long term care facilities also run risk of mrsa due to
again overcrowding, possibly sharing a room and some being not as sanitary as others. The main
objectives of this plan are to discuss preventative measures, educate staff, reduce incidents by
80%. (CDC, 2015)
Prevention:
Hand washing – being conscious of hand washing and for healthcare
professional washing hands between glove use and before touching
others, especially during preparing for the next procedure or touching
open wounds on patients.
Keeps Wounds Covered – Staff should make sure to keep cuts and
scrapes clean, while maintaining fresh bandagesT.
hepusfrominfected sorescouldcontain MRSAa,
ndkeepingwoundscoveredcanhel prevent thespreadobf acteria.
Keep linen sanitized and clean - A large department that goes unseen and
forgotten in nursing homes and hospitals is housekeeping and laundry. Cuts and
14:48:35 GMT -05:00
