CONCEPT ANALYSIS: HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS
Tammy Ruddle RN, BSN
MTSU
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
06/30/2017
Abstract
The aim is to report a concept analysis of nosocomial infections. This analysis is needed because the concept of infection control is relevant in all aspects of nursing. The definition of infection control is “policies and procedures used to minimize the risk of spreading infection, especially in hospitals and human or animal health care facilities.” (Farlex, 2017). The purpose of this concept analysis is to clarify the meaning of nosocomial infections and to give tools to prevent infections. “Every health care worker plays a vital part in minimizing the risk of cross infection” (Aziz, …show more content…
Some essential attributes that are associated with nosocomial infections are critical thinking, evaluation of potential risk, exposure to risk, hand hygiene compliance, priorities of staff and department head, education of staff and patients, policies and procedures, resources that are available such as personal protective equipment, disinfectant, and a clean environment are some of the important critical/essential attributes with nosocomial infections and prevention. What does it mean to have a clean environment? What do proper techniques with hand washing mean? These are vital concepts and critical thinking skills. Is there an ethical component to this concept? I believe there …show more content…
Then the patient touches the bedside table and contamination then occurs. Antecedents can be direct contact or indirect contact. Prevention is a key component. Infection control staff or department. Lack of handwashing or improper handwashing is an antecedent to nosocomial infections.
Consequences
Consequences are the outcomes that follow. (Chinn & Kramer, 2015, p.179) Some of the consequences of nosocomial infections are poor patient satisfaction, poor recovery outcomes for the patients and another to mention are cost. The hospitals are not reimbursed by Medicare if the patient is readmitted with a nosocomial infection within a certain number of days or acquires a nosocomial infection while in the hospital.” There are many cost involved including ancillary cost and increased resources cost. “(Barbaro, 2012)
Empirical
Tammy Ruddle RN, BSN
MTSU
Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Practice
06/30/2017
Abstract
The aim is to report a concept analysis of nosocomial infections. This analysis is needed because the concept of infection control is relevant in all aspects of nursing. The definition of infection control is “policies and procedures used to minimize the risk of spreading infection, especially in hospitals and human or animal health care facilities.” (Farlex, 2017). The purpose of this concept analysis is to clarify the meaning of nosocomial infections and to give tools to prevent infections. “Every health care worker plays a vital part in minimizing the risk of cross infection” (Aziz, …show more content…
Some essential attributes that are associated with nosocomial infections are critical thinking, evaluation of potential risk, exposure to risk, hand hygiene compliance, priorities of staff and department head, education of staff and patients, policies and procedures, resources that are available such as personal protective equipment, disinfectant, and a clean environment are some of the important critical/essential attributes with nosocomial infections and prevention. What does it mean to have a clean environment? What do proper techniques with hand washing mean? These are vital concepts and critical thinking skills. Is there an ethical component to this concept? I believe there …show more content…
Then the patient touches the bedside table and contamination then occurs. Antecedents can be direct contact or indirect contact. Prevention is a key component. Infection control staff or department. Lack of handwashing or improper handwashing is an antecedent to nosocomial infections.
Consequences
Consequences are the outcomes that follow. (Chinn & Kramer, 2015, p.179) Some of the consequences of nosocomial infections are poor patient satisfaction, poor recovery outcomes for the patients and another to mention are cost. The hospitals are not reimbursed by Medicare if the patient is readmitted with a nosocomial infection within a certain number of days or acquires a nosocomial infection while in the hospital.” There are many cost involved including ancillary cost and increased resources cost. “(Barbaro, 2012)
Empirical