MSN FP6212 Assessment3.docx MSN_FP6212 Improving Hospital-Acquired Infection Rates Ca

MSN FP6212   Assessment3.docx  MSN_FP6212  Improving Hospital-Acquired Infection Rates  Capella University  MSN-FP 6212 Health Care Quality Safety Management  Introduction  Implementing positive change is always essential in the healthcare field. It is essential as leaders, that we are well equipped to manage all aspects of an organization to help ensure best results (Huffstutler & Thomsen, 2015). Positive change in a healthcare work environment is not only to improve patient satisfaction but to improve the healthcare workers experience working for the facility. Education is a main component for nurse leaders to focus on when attempting to increase the number of positive and safe outcomes for our patients.  Analyzing Quality and Safety Outcomes  Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) is a common concern in healthcare facilities. Infections include catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), central Line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI), ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and these can occur when a pathogen is introduced into a patient through an intervention performed in the healthcare setting. They also increase cost for the organizations because insurance companies are beginning to refuse liability for an event that occurred under the care of another organization (Patel, Gupta, Vaughn, Mann, Ameling, & Meddings, 2017).  Increasing educational opportunities for our staff members ultimately provides an increase in quality patient care. The more informed our staff members are regarding upd