Chasing Zero: Increasing Infection Control Compliance on an Inpatient Cystic Fibrosis Unit

J Nurs Care Qual. 2018 Jan/Mar;33(1):67-71. doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000269.

Abstract

Patients with cystic fibrosis have increased risk of pulmonary infections, and reducing spread of microorganisms is critical. To improve hospital-staff adherence to infection control guidelines, we implemented brightly colored Safe Zone floor decals, staff compliance contracts, and an infection control in-service video. Audits of staff adherence conducted pre and postintervention demonstrated an increased and sustainable improvement among each group (P < .05). These effective measures may be implemented to improve infection control compliance elsewhere.

MeSH terms

  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Cystic Fibrosis / microbiology*
  • Guideline Adherence / standards*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / standards*
  • Inpatients*
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / standards
  • Personnel, Hospital / education
  • Quality Improvement
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / prevention & control
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / transmission