tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421523183162882046.post3109264158540959764..comments2023-07-22T07:08:34.651-04:00Comments on More Than Medicine: Our low infection rateTom Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943915439673973854noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421523183162882046.post-46415056963390103092008-05-25T16:40:00.000-04:002008-05-25T16:40:00.000-04:00It's a combination of factors. Obviously, the cli...It's a combination of factors. <BR/><BR/>Obviously, the clinical staff has to follow proper procedures to reduce infection risk. <BR/><BR/>Good communications between physicians, infection control staff, and nursing are important. <BR/><BR/>Attention to hand hygiene is another factor. <BR/><BR/>I also credit Sue Chamberlain's "shoe leather surveillance" along with Dr. Brodey's personal commitment and availability. "Shoe leather surveillance" means that Sue personally sees patients at risk and patients exhibiting symptoms. She doesn't rely only on the lab reports, but she is always in touch with nurses and physicians to identify patients and situations that need attention. As a matter of fact, I saw Sue Chamberlain and Dr. Brodey at the hospital this morning, smack-dab in the middle of their holiday weekend. Their commitment and their personal attention to detail are a big help.Tom Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943915439673973854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8421523183162882046.post-37960642175848829552008-05-25T13:34:00.000-04:002008-05-25T13:34:00.000-04:00Congrats indeed!Now is this success attributable t...Congrats indeed!<BR/><BR/>Now is this success attributable to having the necessary equipment and supplies, implementing procedures to ensure their use, or both?AZReamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190719336078267911noreply@blogger.com