Gap Assessment
As the business of managing health care facilities becomes ever more complex, it is essential for infection prevention and control programs to effectively support healthcare teams to mitigate harm, cost and time impacts for patients and facilities.
Program Evaluation
The program assessment process is tailored to your needs, to help meet your goals for your infection prevention and control program, and how it is integrated into departments and services lines to access your organization.
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Review of organizational goals for infection prevention program
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Assessment of compliance with key regulatory and accreditation guidelines
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Assessment of existing surveillance and monitoring systems
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Appraise cleaning, disinfection and sterilization practices
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Review of bloodborne pathogen, waterborne and tuberculosis control programs
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Review of performance improvement priorities and of existing projects
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Evaluate resource allocation for the program
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Create realistic policies and procedures aimed at reducing the risk of transmission of infections
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Develop and provision of educational programs for staff annually and as needed - Evaluate cost effective interventions
Program Planning
A consistent, and professional infection prevention program can help meet operational needs and support safe care for patients in your facility. However, changing demands and requirements, staffing changes, and other barriers can make this challenging.
IP&MA provides infection prevention gap assessment services for health care organizations and related service industries. Through a review and evaluation of the service systems that reduce and control infections, compliance gaps can be identified, recommendations for improvement and changes in processes can be implemented to improve outcomes and reduce negative impacts of infections helping to realize substantial operational cost savings.
Once the assessment process is complete, we will provide you with a detailed report of recommendations, and guidance for correction and remediation. This can be implemented by your team, or we can provide support and follow up through the correction and performance improvement process.