3. What is the impact of the policy to this institution (economic, implementation, services, etc.)?
The objective of the Joint Commission standard is to focus on quality improvement, not blame. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has recently instituted new standards to encourage facilities to focus on infection control. Factoring in, all hospitals are required by the Joint Commission to demonstrate compliance with hand washing practices. The handwashing practices are established by the Centers for Disease Control. Furthermore, providers are required to submit a report the permanent loss of function and deaths related to nosocomial infection.
For instance, Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical …show more content…
The “ASTHO’s State Health Policy team tracks and analyzes legislation across the states to identify trends and emerging issues impacting public health and state health agencies” (ASTHO). The legislators most befitting nosocomial infection and healthcare related infection on the list is Rep. Sue Allen (REP-MO). Ms. Allen Sponsored or Cosponsored House Bill HB1855 5114H.01P -Changes the laws regarding health care facility infection reporting. . On April 13, 2016, the Executive Session was held (S), and Voted does pass. Surely Ms. Allen can convey to law and policy makers the value of enforcing safety and infection control to reduce nosocomial infection and healthcare associated infections. Ms. Allen’s contact information is MO House of Representatives, 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 310, Jefferson City MO …show more content…
In reflection, the nosocomial and healthcare related infections are severe. The U.S. cannot afford to expose the community to preventable illness and disease. The HCO should be a place of healing and recovery. It is counterproductive for patients to leave worse than when they first arrived. As health professionals practice safety measures and sanitation procedures, the environment shall improve to a state of wellness. Furthermore, healthcare administration and personnel are ethically responsible for remaining competent in infection control measures. Infection control training and prevention shall assist keeping HCO employees and patients competently. Infection control practices are necessary to have a well-run HCO. It is possible for an HCO to operate, at zero infection and zero noncompliance. However, it takes hard work and dedication from all HCO staff to arrive at a high standard of healthcare. In general, hospitals are taking charge and making a difference to reduce illness and death for patients and HCO staff. Ms. New implores anyone who is in healthcare to share the risks and dangers of nosocomial infection with their HCO to inform and educate cohorts. It is never too late to improve infection control policy. Change can be hard, but it is necessary for growth and development. The moment the nation stops reaching for knowledge and truth, they terminate cognitive and physical growth; it is inevitable
The objective of the Joint Commission standard is to focus on quality improvement, not blame. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has recently instituted new standards to encourage facilities to focus on infection control. Factoring in, all hospitals are required by the Joint Commission to demonstrate compliance with hand washing practices. The handwashing practices are established by the Centers for Disease Control. Furthermore, providers are required to submit a report the permanent loss of function and deaths related to nosocomial infection.
For instance, Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical …show more content…
The “ASTHO’s State Health Policy team tracks and analyzes legislation across the states to identify trends and emerging issues impacting public health and state health agencies” (ASTHO). The legislators most befitting nosocomial infection and healthcare related infection on the list is Rep. Sue Allen (REP-MO). Ms. Allen Sponsored or Cosponsored House Bill HB1855 5114H.01P -Changes the laws regarding health care facility infection reporting. . On April 13, 2016, the Executive Session was held (S), and Voted does pass. Surely Ms. Allen can convey to law and policy makers the value of enforcing safety and infection control to reduce nosocomial infection and healthcare associated infections. Ms. Allen’s contact information is MO House of Representatives, 201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 310, Jefferson City MO …show more content…
In reflection, the nosocomial and healthcare related infections are severe. The U.S. cannot afford to expose the community to preventable illness and disease. The HCO should be a place of healing and recovery. It is counterproductive for patients to leave worse than when they first arrived. As health professionals practice safety measures and sanitation procedures, the environment shall improve to a state of wellness. Furthermore, healthcare administration and personnel are ethically responsible for remaining competent in infection control measures. Infection control training and prevention shall assist keeping HCO employees and patients competently. Infection control practices are necessary to have a well-run HCO. It is possible for an HCO to operate, at zero infection and zero noncompliance. However, it takes hard work and dedication from all HCO staff to arrive at a high standard of healthcare. In general, hospitals are taking charge and making a difference to reduce illness and death for patients and HCO staff. Ms. New implores anyone who is in healthcare to share the risks and dangers of nosocomial infection with their HCO to inform and educate cohorts. It is never too late to improve infection control policy. Change can be hard, but it is necessary for growth and development. The moment the nation stops reaching for knowledge and truth, they terminate cognitive and physical growth; it is inevitable