Abstract
Hospitals across the United States and around the world are fighting the escalation of drug-resistant infections. In response to this costly and life-threatening problem, facilities are engaging in vigorous programs to prevent its occurrence and spread. This article presents one hospital's fight against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by implementing a facility-wide program aimed at changing and standardizing the culture within the hospital.
MeSH terms
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Benchmarking / organization & administration
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Critical Pathways
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Cross Infection / epidemiology
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Cross Infection / prevention & control*
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Hand Disinfection
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Hospitals, Veterans / organization & administration*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Infection Control / organization & administration*
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Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / education
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology
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Organizational Culture
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Organizational Innovation
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Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / organization & administration
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Program Development
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Staphylococcal Infections / epidemiology
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Staphylococcal Infections / prevention & control*
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Texas / epidemiology
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Total Quality Management / organization & administration*