First two hospitals named Centers of Excellence in Managing Infection Risk

DNV GL, a certification body, has announced two hospitals as the first-ever Centers of Excellence for its Managing Infection Risk Certification: Sentara Leigh and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospitals.

While certification programs are commonly available for disease-specific care or care of stroke patients, the Managing Infection Risk program is the first and only hospital certification for excellence in managing infection risk.

To receive MIR certification, hospitals need to meet DNV GL's comprehensive and risk-based elements, built on three main pillars: a proactive approach to safety, the development o a safety culture that is transparent and accountable, and engagement of staff toward a systems-driven approach to safety.

To seek certification for MIR, hospitals undergo a pre-assessment and submit an action plan. Then, hospitals are supported by DNV GL for training and gap assessment services. Finally, they undergo a final survey phase and can be awarded the DNV Center of Excellence designation.

Employees from Sentara Leigh and Sentara Virginia Beach worked with surveyors from DNV GL to improve their processes, reduce the risk of infection and improve patient and staff safety.

"We have already seen notable outcomes in many areas: hand hygiene audit compliance has doubled since 2013 and is currently at 99 percent at Virginia Beach General, and we have seen improved cleanliness testing results across high-touch surfaces known to be a contributing factor to the spread of pathogens," said Peggy Braun, RN, vice president of patient care and nurse executive at Sentara Virginia Beach.

For more information on DNV GL MIR certification, click here.

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