Teams will be developed to assess specific infection control scenarios, analyze the issues, and develop action plans. Tools to be reviewed and used include pareto charts, flow charts, fishbone diagrams, gant charts, line listings, indicator development, and brainstorming techniques. Methods for collaborating between infection control and risk management will be explored. In addition, this interactive session will utilize a case study format to identify strategies for mitigating risk. In addition, documents written by or in conjunction with CDC provide guidelines for practice.
Many opportunities arise for ICPs to use their data to improve infection prevention strategies.
Tailoring presentations to specific audiences will assist the ICP in achieving the desired results. This course will provide the ICP a number of practical ideas and Options for effective presentation of data. Speakers will review basic concepts of data presentation, provide examples that will be of practical use for ICPs, and discuss the capabilities of various software packages available for presenting data. In this offering, participants will learn how to make such comparisons using Z tests and a calculator, as well as Epi Info software. An explanation of the standardized infection ratio, when and how to use it, and statistical methods for comparing them will be taught.