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News » Infection Control Producing Positive Results at HRMC
Infections have been described as public enemy number one at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and a recent report issued by Hospital Compare, part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services confirms that our constant efforts are producing positive results.
A column in Consumer Reports states the public would like to assume that hospitals are sterile safety zones but, in truth, healthcare facilities are ground zero for the invasion of disease causing bacteria that may be life threatening and difficult to stop. Hutch Regional takes this fight seriously and we are producing positive results.
The Hospital Compare report shows that Hutch Regional is 83% below the state average and 80% below the national average in instances of intestinal infections and 30% below the state average and 31% below the national average in urinary tract infections. Fighting bloodstream infections is a high priority and Hutch Regional ranks 2% below the state average and slightly above national figures in the success rate of accomplishing that objective. A total of 18% more patients receive appropriate care at HRMC for severe sepsis and septic shock compared to the state average while 23% more patients receive appropriate care as compared to the national average.
Also, there have been no Cath Lab related infections at Hutch Regional for more than a year nor have there been any blood infections caused by MRSA for the past 14 months. No hip and knee related infections have been reported for the past 27 months and 17 months respectively.
Anyone who has been hospitalized may have been exposed to potentially dangerous bacteria. Upon discharge, patients should watch for any signs of the onset of infections including fever, diarrhea, worsening pain, or an incision site that becomes warm, red, and swollen. Consumer Reports says that people 65 years of age and older and infants may experience a higher risk for infections after discharge from a hospital.
Following strict observance of hygiene is recommended for patients of all ages when returning home from a hospital stay. If you or someone you live with is diagnosed with a hospital-acquired infection after discharge from a hospital, take extra precautions to make sure that it doesn’t spread. Clean frequently touched surfaces with one part bleach to ten parts water. Assign a bathroom for use only by the infected person and if that is not possible, use the bleach solution to disinfect surfaces between uses.
The healthcare professionals employed at Hutch Regional deserve commendation for achieving results that are better than state and national averages. Providing the safest environment for our patients is our number one goal as we continue our fight to rid Hutchinson Regional Medical Center of infections that, in some cases, may be life threatening.
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