Implementing Changes on the Process and Protocols of Hospitals Concerning CLABSCI

Planned change in a department or unit
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Planned change in a department or unit Change is a necessity for the continued existence of any natural species. The evolutionary nature of the world has consigned some species to extinction. This occurred where such species were unable to adapt to the new conditions of the host. Thus, as the global order changes these species were destroyed CITATION Ber04 \l 1033 (Burnes, 2004). In the corporate environment, the capacity to change and adapt to situations is critical in ensuring the continued existence of an organization. This applies to organization in different sectors of industry. This ranges from military organizations to non-governmental, non-profit organizations. Change ensures that these organizations are continually able to exist and thrive in an environment where the external factors are variable CITATION Ber04 \l 1033 (Burnes, 2004).
Change is particularly essential for organizations such as hospitals. Hospitals must be in a position to consistently adapt as the possibility of new diseases or challenges is a definitive possibility. The Center for Disease Control as a federal agency recognizes the essence of change in the health sector CITATION Cal16 \l 1033 (California Department of Public Health , 2016). It advises that hospitals continually monitor their internal processes to ensure their ability to cope with sudden onset of required change.
The paper is however, interested in identifying a given issue and conducting an examination of that issue or problem. The paper attempts to find out what types of changes can be implemented to address the issue. The paper also looks at the professionals necessary to operationalize a given change. Ultimately, the paper looks at the change models that can be utilized to drive change. The paper will look at CLABSI as the selected issue.
Discussion
CLABSI or Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infection is an infection caused by the improper usage of a central line CITATION Cal14 \l 1033 ( California Department of Public Health, 2014). It is critical to note that the central line or central venous catheter (CVC) is used in medical treatment. The line is used to deliver medication and nutrition to patients who are unable to consume these in oral form. The Central line also delivers medication to large veins where such medication if injected into smaller veins would cause their collapse CITATION Cal16 \l 1033 (California Department of Public Health , 2016)The Central line will be utilized for; delivery of long term antibiotics, chemotherapy, Medications. Nutrition, dialysis and frequent drawing of blood. The insertion of the central line is an invasive surgical procedure. Medical officers have noted a higher incidence of infection amongst patients with the Central line compared to those without it. These complications have been attributed to the central line. Medical practitioners have determined that CLABSI is a problem that requires changes in the processes and protocols in hospitals to ensure it is contained CITATION Pro06 \l 1033 (P, D, & S, 2006).
Specific and Realistic Change
The Central line as a foreign object in the body can introduce bacteria into the body. The CVC have ...