Since the “pay for performance” era began, hospital acquired conditions (HAC) have deservedly received a great deal of attention from hospitals, healthcare providers, payors, patients and families. For critical medical devices that pose danger to patients if they are dislodged [like vascular access devices, (VADs)], safety requires proper securement. Poor securement of VADs increases the…
DetailsApril is World Autism Month. Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States today. [1] We know that there…
DetailsIn October of 2018, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) working together with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a series of Quick Observation Tools (QUOTs) to assist healthcare facilities in their infection prevention initiatives.[1] The tools, available for free download here, enable rapid assessment and remediation…
DetailsEloquest Healthcare is excited to welcome back Jo Ann Brooks PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCP to the Eloquest Healthcare Blog! Jo Ann is the former System Vice President for Safety and Quality at Indiana University Health (a 16 hospital system) based in Indianapolis, IN. She lectures frequently on quality and CMS pay for performance measures and presently serves…
DetailsVascular Access Devices and Dressing Adherence The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) agree that vascular access device (VAD) dressing integrity is a critical factor for the prevention of hospital‐ acquired infection. [1,2] In fact, dressing disruption is a major risk factor for central line‐associated bloodstream infections…
DetailsThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) agree that vascular access device (VAD) dressing integrity is a critical factor for the prevention of hospital-acquired infection.1,2 Russell Nassof, JD, founder of RiskNomics, discusses the importance of common sense in evidenced-based medicine, the issue of dressing disruption, the prominence…
DetailsWhile catheters provide numerous benefits to their users, there can be a health burden associated with their use, as they may promote catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI*) and medical adhesive-related skin injuries (MARSIs). A publication reviewing the qualitative and quantitative evidence supporting the use of Detachol® Liquid Adhesive for the reduction of CRBSI and MARSI can…
DetailsAs 2018 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for being part of the Eloquest Healthcare Blog! We hope you have found our posts both informative and impactful to your professional career. As the new year kicked off, we welcomed our first guest blogger, Jo Ann Brooks PhD, RN, FAAN, FCCP, former…
DetailsOf the 200 million people worldwide who have been diagnosed with diabetes, millions receive their diabetes care through insulin pump therapy and use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps.[1] This may result in improved diabetes care and greater control over users’ blood glucose levels. “My overall health is better. Insulin delivery is better, so…
DetailsVascular Access Devices (VADs) are more prevalent than ever, with some reports estimating that at any point in time there may be 5 million patients living with a VAD.[1] These patients may either be in the hospital receiving care or at home receiving longterm care, and while VADs offer flexibility to patients, VADs still have…
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