Hospital acquired infection control and management

Infographic about hospital aquired infections

It’s an insidious problem. According to the CDC, on any given day, one in 25 hospital patients has at least one hospital acquired infection¹.

Hospital acquired infections, which are also known as healthcare associated infections (HAIs), are a significant concern. They can be localized or systemic, can involve any system of the body, and be associated with medical devices or blood product transfusions². Reducing hospital acquired infections across your enterprise can help improve patient population management in the ICU and extend your care resources.

This issue affects even the youngest and most vulnerable patients. HAI incidence in the NICU has dramatically increased over the past 20 years.

Our critical care solutions support your care teams in their infection-control initiatives for neonates, infants and adults.

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HAI in the NICU

The past two decades have brought significant changes to neonatal and infant care delivery systems in the U.S. The need to manage HAIs in the NICU is greater than ever.

Fewer acute care facilities

There are 19% fewer acute care facilities, while the population of neonates requiring care has increased.⁶

More neonates requiring care

The proportion of neonates who require care has increased due both to in-vitro fertilization and multiple pregnancies.⁶

Hospital-acquired infections are increasing

The growing shortage of nurses to treat the population or neonates requiring acute care – within fewer acute care facilities – has increased the risk of hospital-acquired infection by 36%.⁶

Streamline workflow to help in managing HAI

A patient is being wheeled in. Workflow adjustmenst can help in reducing the risk of HAI

Research shows that when care teams are aware of infection problems and take specific steps to prevent them, rates of some targeted HAIs can decrease by more than 70%⁵. Consider:

A modular transport monitor that stays with the patient
Single-patient use ECG leads, blood pressure cuffs, and Sp02 sensors (neonatal to adult) that are designed to last an entire patient stay
Taking a diagnostic 12-lead ECG utilizing the patient monitor to help avoid moving equipment from patient to patient
Using supplies that connect with most manufacturers' devices, which means fewer supply changes
Single-use non-invasive (NIV) masks that stay with the patient and a clean clip shell that offers a quick, docking spot when not in use
Disposable covers for positioning products in the NICU, as well as disposable supplies for jaundice management for pre-term babies, neonates and adults.

Adjust care rapidly to preempt HAI

A patient on a respioratory face mask. Hospital acquired infections can be reduced by pre-emptive action

Advanced algorithms and real time point-of-care analyses combined with advanced monitoring and respiratory care solutions to help with your infection control efforts/protocols, etc.

Clinical decision support tools help identify leading indicators for severe sepsis
Automated message communications assists in delivering early warning signs to clinicians
NIV solutions can be used to avoid endotracheal intubation and reduce the potential for ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

Work smarter in the ICU and NICU with tools to support your infection control initiatives, respiratory weaning, and prompt recovery.

Address infection control in hospitals

Flexible supplies to support your infection control initiatives

Discover flexible solutions for your infection controls that meet the needs both of your patients and your budget.

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Hospital acquired conditions and NIV at LeBonheur

See how LeBonheur Children's Hospital and Philips team up to enhance care for pediatric NIV (noninvasive ventilation) patients.

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Brochures/overviews

1. Magill SS, Edwards JR, Bamberg W, et al. Multistate Point-Prevalence Survey of Health Care-Associated Infections.N Engl J Med 2014;370:1198-208.

DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1306801.

2. Marchetti A, Rossiter R. Economic Burden of Healthcare-Associated Infection in US Acute Care Hospitals – Societal Perspective. J Med Econ 16(12). September 2013. DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2013.842922. Source: PubMed.

3. Hassan M, Tuckman HP, Patrick RH, Kountz DS, Kohn JL. Cost of hospital-acquired infection. Hosp Top. 2010 Jul- Sep;88(3):82-9. DOI: 10.1080/00185868.2010.507124.

4. Zimlichman E, Henderson D, Tamir O, et al. Health Care-Associated Infections: A Meta-analysis of Costs and Financial Impact on the US Health Care System. JAMA Intern Med. 2013;173(22):2039-2046. DOI:10.1001/jamainternmed.2013.9763.

5. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthcare-associated Infections: HAI Data and Statistics. https://www.cdc.gov/hai/surveillance/index.html. Page last updated March 2, 2016.

6. Frost and Sullivan, US Neonatal and Infant Care Equipment Market; Sustaining Growth in a Challenging Environment: The Need and the Reality. Feb. 2015, p:11

Hospital acquired infection control and management

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HAI in the NICU

The past two decades have brought significant changes to neonatal and infant care delivery systems in the U.S. The need to manage HAIs in the NICU is greater than ever.

Fewer acute care facilities

More neonates requiring care

Hospital-acquired infections are increasing

Streamline workflow to help in managing HAI

Adjust care rapidly to preempt HAI

Address infection control in hospitals

Flexible supplies to support your infection control initiatives

Hospital acquired conditions and NIV at LeBonheur

Solutions supporting your HAI initiatives

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