A quality improvement project to improve the accuracy in reporting hospital acquired infections in post cesarean section patients in a district hospital in Rwanda
Dados Bibliográficos
| ID | 12428372 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Adeline Nyiratuza (autor correspondente), Rex Wong (0000-0002-7742-5934, Yale University), Eva Adomako (Yale University), Jean D’ Amour Habagusenga (University of Rwanda), Jean D’Amour Habagusenga, Kidest Nadew (0000-0001-6025-3745, Yale University), Florien Hitayezu, Fabienne Nirere, Emmanuel Murekezi, Manassé Nzayirambaho (0000-0002-7602-6448, University of Rwanda) |
| Ano | 2016 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Fascículo | 4 |
| Páginas | 319-326 |
| Data de publicação | 2016-09-12 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sim |
| Open Access | Sim |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Periódico | On the Horizon The International Journal of Learning Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores do periódico | ISSN: 1074-8121 • E-ISSN: 2054-1708 |
| Editora | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/oth-07-2016-0035 |
| OpenAlex | W2515516803 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referências citadas | 13 |
Purpose Hospitals are responsible for protecting the well-being of their patients and staff. To do so, accurate information is needed for the hospital to make appropriate decisions and allocate resources efficiently. This study aims to describe the implementation process of a surveillance system to reduce hospital-acquired infection (HAI) reporting errors in the maternity unit of a district hospital in Rwanda. Design/methodology/approach The team adapted an evidence-based tool to identify and report HAI, provided training to staff and distributed reporting responsibilities equally between the maternity staff to improve accuracy in HAI reporting. Findings The intervention successfully reduced the reporting discrepancy of HAI from 6.5 to 1.9 per cent: p < 0.05. Practical implications This case study described the implementation process of a surveillance system using strategic problem solving to reduce HAI reporting errors. The results can inform hospitals in similar settings of the steps to follow to implement a cost-neutral HAI surveillance system to reduce reporting errors. The accurate data will enable the hospital to take corrective measures to address HAI in the future. Originality/value The results will inform hospitals in similar settings of steps to follow to implement a cost-neutral HAI surveillance system using the SPS approach to reduce reporting errors
Medical emergency · Operations management · Quality (philosophy · Quality management · Unit (ring theory · Engineering · Global Maternal and Child Health · Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues · Medicine · Patient Safety and Medication Errors · Psychology
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| Altamente citado | Não |