Organizations must test and implement changes to existing processes in order to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Changes related to reducing healthcare-associated infections have been developed in various IHI programs and initiatives and similarities may exist among the different suggested improvement ideas.
This How-to Guide was developed as part of the IHI Improvement Map initiative. The Guide recommends implementing four components of care to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections.
This How-to Guide was developed as part of IHI's 5 Million Lives Campaign. The Guide recommends implementing the five components of care called the IHI Central Line Bundle to prevent catheter-related bloodstream infections.
This How-to Guide was developed as part of IHI's 5 Million Lives Campaign. The Guide recommends implementing four components of care to prevent surgical site infection.
This How-to Guide was developed as part of IHI's 5 Million Lives Campaign. The Guide recommends implementing the four components of care called the IHI Ventilator Bundle to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia.
This How-to Guide was developed as part of IHI's 5 Million Lives Campaign. The Guide recommends reliably implementing five components of care to significantly reduce MRSA transmission and infection.
The purpose of this How-to Guide is to help organizations reduce healthcare-associated infections, including infections due to antibiotic-resistant organisms, by improving hand hygiene practices and use of gloves among health care workers.
