Content in this topic area is still being developed. As IHI learns more with organizations participating in this Community, we will post the newest thinking and content. The ideas in this section are promising but are still being tested and refined.

Driver Diagram
Primary and secondary drivers associated with a specified outcome for reducing hospital-acquired infections.

Measurement Plan
Key measures that teams in the Community are focusing on to reduce MRSA, VRE, and C. diff infections.

Change Package
Details on specific changes teams in the Community are testing to achieve dramatically higher reliability in all evidence-based components of the intervention package:

• Active detection of MRSA carriers
• Contact precautions and use of dedicated equipment
• Hand hygiene
• Decontamination of the environment and equipment
• Central Line and Ventilator Bundles