Healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Much time has been dedicated to creating protocols and procedures to reduce infection, but the role of technology is sometimes overlooked. Technology can decrease the risk of HAIs, but, paradoxically, can also contribute to them by transmitting bacteria via contaminated computer screens. These bacteria can cause infection not just in patients, but in clinicians as well. Learn how to ensure technology works for—not against—you and your colleagues as you work to reduce HAIs and protect both you and your patients.
This presentation was packed with so much good information and references – all in one hour! Great job on this presentation. Medication safety is a passion of mine and I certainly work to instill in our nursing staff the importance of being knowledgeable with medication before administering to patients. Thank you for a great presentation.