Solution Description: Reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections

Section D – Solution Description
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April 12, 2020
Creating a viable, effective, and efficient intervention for any problem requires an understanding of the different circumstances surrounding the workplace. This includes, not only how it would improve patient satisfaction and well-being, but also how it would reduce costs, improve adherence, and reduce human reluctance, among others. In this article, the author would like to discuss his solution regarding the PICOT question proposed in the previous sections of this research. This includes its applicability in the healthcare setting where the study is to be conducted, as well as the expected outcomes of this research.
Solution Description
In order to achieve the reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) in this research, the author would like to propose the use of antimicrobial agents (i.e., antiseptic agents) for 12 months, in order to reduce the rate of HAIs within long-term care facilities where the EBP will be applied. Burnett (2018) described that one of the most common types of HAIs is caused by gram-negative bloodstream infections, especially for those who are under long-term care. In this study, the main population is patients who are confined in long-term care facilities, which increases their risks of HAIs brought about by the said bacteria (Hansen et al., 2018). Thus, as presented by the CDC recommendations (2019) as well as from the study of Carrico et al. (2018), then HAI prevention would be better achieved with the use of antimicrobial infections rather than only using soap and water.
Organization Culture and Viability
Generally, there are two things to consider in the implementation of this intervention in a particular healthcare setting where this will be applied. On the one hand, the facility does not have enough budget to implement costly addition to procedures since it is a low-cost public care facility. This means that the intervention must also be cost-effective in reducing HAI infections. Nonetheless, an interview with the hospital director revealed that the addition of the use of antimicrobial solutions is viable.
On the other hand, the possible reluctance (conscious and unconscious) of the workers to the intervention could lead to false results. Thus, aside from the shift in using antimicrobial agents, the intervention would also include the proactive use of 'roadmaps,' 'signs,' and regular 'lectures' in order to ensure that adherence to the intervention is met (R...