Sickle cell anemia (SCA), a hereditary blood disorder characterized by the presence of
abnormal hemoglobin, poses a unique set of challenges for both patients and healthcare …

Aims To identify the key common components of knowledge transfer and exchange in
existing models to facilitate practice developments in health services research. Background …

Background Studies have identified processes that are associated with more favorable
length of stay (LOS) outcomes when an ICU telemedicine program is implemented. Despite …

Aims A discussion of conceptual frameworks applicable to the study of isolation precautions
effectiveness according to Fawcett and DeSanto‐Madeya's (2013) evaluation technique and …

Background: In response to mounting evidence about skyrocketing morbidity, mortality, and
costs associated with healthcare–associated infections (HAIs), in 2009, the US Department …

Background: Strengthening capacity across the healthcare system for improvement is critical
to ensuring that past efforts and investments establish a foundation for sustaining progress …

Abstract In the United States about 100,000 people die annually from healthcare-associated
infections (HAIs). Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are the second most …

Background: Historically, the ability to accurately track healthcare–associated infections
(HAIs) was hindered due to a lack of coordination among data sources and shortcomings in …

Background: The widespread prevalence and enormous cost of healthcare–associated
infections (HAIs) constitute a major public health problem and patient safety concern …

Background: In 2009, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched
the Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs). The Action Plan adopted …