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interventions implemented over the threeyear period, the data after three years of focused work, the decreased infections, decreased costs, and percent reduction device-associated infections over time. I put the data into a single PowerPoint slide and provided laminated copies for each unit manager to share at staff meetings and post in key places on the unit. It was an opportunity to acknowledge the staff at the unit level. The same information was shared at the executive level. It was an opportunity for the IP & C department to share with executives that while IP & C is not revenue-generating, it is revenue-saving. Preventing HAIs prevents non-payment for HAIs. We presented device-associated infections and hand hygiene.
Keeping it simple is best— present data in an easily digestible format( one page is best) that tells the story, whether the IP is there or not. When presenting, remember the executives’ time is in high demand. They need to know why IP & C is important, outcomes recognized because of the IP & C work, and what the IP needs to continue being successful in keeping patients and staff safe.
Teri Hulett, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC, is an infection prevention consultant and educator for Infection Prevention Strategies, LLC.
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