Computerize your infection surveillance for improved patient care--and savings.
Kadlec Medical Center, in Richland, Wash., was able to reduce its nosocomial infection rate by 13 percent and save nearly dollar 576,000 in 15 months by: Working with the infection control department. Developing the business case for infection control initiatives. Conducting a preliminary financial analysis. Sharing data throughout the hospital--not just with the infection control department. Making the adoption of a computerized infection-tracking system a priority.
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