ENSURING PATIENT SAFETY Infections, such as CLABSIs, are not only high risk incidents for patients, they are high cost centers for your hospital. See how HALYARD* Solutions can help with CLABSI prevention and other risks to keep your patients safe and protect your bottom line. Contact HALYARD Hospitals operate in an extremely competitive environment, and face declining reimbursements. HAIs can be an unfortunate contributor to unnecessary costs for hospitals, posing threats to the patient experience, safety and outcomes against which they’re evaluated for reimbursement. Although significant progress has been made in preventing some healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), this remains an important and needed focus in healthcare. Following CLABSI protocols and utilizing proper, high quality products can be a key driver in improving patient safety and hospital financial health. 1 in 10 Estimated number of patients harmed in high-income countries while receiving hospital care. The harm can be caused by a wide range of adverse events, with nearly 50% of them preventable.1 Standard Precautions for HAI Prevention This white paper covers required protective apparel, AAMI standards and potential barriers when selecting protective apparel. DOWNLOAD PDF Keep Patients Safer by Following CLABSI Protocol Until recently, a lack of HAI reporting requirements for healthcare facilities has contributed to less-than-optimal emphasis being placed on eliminating the sources of healthcare associated infections. However, growing public anxiety regarding the issue and resulting legislation on state and local levels demanding accountability is serving to accelerate initiatives to combat HAIs. Ways you can improve patient safety Use standardized procedure change kits Enroll nurse leaders in HALYARD* continuing education credit courses focused on sterility and related protocols Utilize sterilization wraps. One study shows 100% of wrapped trays vs 87% of rigid containers maintain sterility, preventing bacteria from entering1 Download study here CLEAR SEQUENCE* Port Change Kits Reduce the risk of microbial and other site contamination by ensuring consistent hospital protocols during every step of removal and reapplication SEE PRODUCT CLEAR SEQUENCE* Port Change Kits-10 Pocket Port Change The CLEAR SEQUENCE* kit can be configured with the specific components required by your clinical protocol. Kit Highlights Features Components Specifications Patient Slippers Our single-use patient slippers are created for your patients’ comfort and safety. Highlights Specifications Packaging Patient Slippers Designed for warmth, comfort and safety, our patient slippers boast a soft, terry cloth design with a traction sole for safety. SEE PRODUCT HALYARD* Sterilization Wrap & Belintra Logistics for better patient safety Articles & Resources Keeping patients safer by following CLABSI protocol Sterilization Packaging: Assessing Risk and Taking Action Don't Slip Up…Preventing Slips & Falls in Hospitals The Costly Burden of Healthcare-Associated Infections The average attributable cost† per patient for select infection sites in inpatient hospital services ranges from $862 to $34,670. Use this study to help frame your solution plan. 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