Since 2008, all hospitals in Ontario have mandatory public reporting of some of the most common hospital-associated infections.
What indicator is being reported and when?
Clostridium difficle Infection (CDI) – reported monthly
Hand hygiene – reported annually
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) septicemia – reported quarterly
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) septicemia – reported quarterly
How do we control the spread of these infections?
The Infection Prevention and Control Specialist is responsible for working with employees, visitors and patients to minimize hospital-acquired infections. To control the spread of these infections at Stevenson, we use routine practices such as:
• Handwashing
• Environmental cleaning
• Sterilization of equipment
• Single use of supplies
• Personal protective equipment education
• Additional isolation precautions
