ArticleAmerican journal of infection control2014
Impact of infection preventionists on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid quality measures in Maryland nursing homes.
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- Reimagining Infection Control in U.S. Nursing Homes in the Era of COVID-19.Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2022Article
- Influence of staff infection control training on infection-related quality measures in US nursing homes.American journal of infection control · 2017Article
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backgroundHealth care-associated infections are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in US nursing homes (NHs). The objective of the research is to assess the impact of Maryland NH infection preventionists (IPs) on NH quality measures.
methodsTwo hundred thirty-four NHs were queried through mailed survey. These survey data were then linked with 2008 quality data from Nursing Home Compare and the On-line Survey Certification of Automated Records.
resultsThree of the 8 quality measures examined-influenza vaccination for both short- and long-stay residents and pressure ulcer prevention in high-risk residents-were significantly associated with the number of IPs. None of the quality measures were shown to be significant with IPs who received specialized training on infection prevention and management compared with those who did not receive specialized training.
conclusionIPs play a critical role in preventing and managing health care-associated infections in nursing homes, especially in the areas of influenza vaccination and pressure ulcer prevention among high-risk nursing home residents. Quality measures that reflect the effects of IP training may not have been elucidated yet. Further research is needed to support the IP role in order for policy to advocate for increased IP funding.
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