Five hospitals in Indianapolis implemented four evidence-based practices: active surveillance, hand hygiene, patient isolation and use of personal protective equipment such as gowns and gloves. Shared lessons and common themes from the collaborative include the following:
• Assemble the right multidisciplinary team.
• Retain management support.
• Engage frontline staff members.
• Perform process mapping.
• Collect data and feedback.
Read the study about MRSA bundles.
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