The primary purpose of this project is to implement three multidisciplinary tools for reducing hospital associated infections at six unique sites. It is expected that these three tools will benefit the six sites in the following ways:
- indoctrinate a culture of safety;
- contribute to a reduction in HAI related to chest tubes, CVCs, and ventilator use; and
- provide a platform for increased collaboration among surgical and medical providers.
Funding Source:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (ACTION Network)
Awarded To:
Denver Health (prime); Parkland Health & Hospital System (subcontractor)
Principal Investigator (DH):
Connie Savor Price, MD
Principal Investigator
Ivor S. Douglas, MD, MRCP(UK)
Co-Principal Investigator
Walter L. Biffl, MD
Co-Principal Investigator
Sheri L. Eisert, PhD
Co-Investigator
Amy Irwin, RN, DNP
Research Project Coordinator
Period:
October 1, 2007 - July 31, 2009