Partnering to Heal video on infection control practices for clinicians,

    The Partnering to Heal video is a computer-based, video-simulation training program on infection control practices for clinicians, health professional students, and patient advocates. The training highlights effective communication about infection control practices and ideas for creating a "culture of safety" in healthcare institutions to keep patients from getting sicker. The video simulation focuses on prevention of surgical site infections, central line-associated bloodstream infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, Clostridium difficile and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In addition, it includes information on basic protocols for universal precautions and isolation precautions to protect patients, visitors, and practitioners from the most common disease transmissions. The simulation promotes these key behaviors: • Teamwork• Communication• Hand washing• Vaccination against the flu• Appropriate use of antibiotics• Proper insertion, maintenance, and removal of devices, such as catheters and ventilators• The role evidence-based practice in preventing HAIs   During the Partnering to Heal video you will assume the identity each of the characters in a computer-based video-simulation. Based upon the decisions you make in the role of each character, the storyline branches to different pathways and patient outcomes. If you do not choose the correct response the first time, the video will guide you to the correct answer by promoting critical thinking. Each of the five character segments can be done in about an hour. After you complete the video and assume the identity of each of the characters, you are to answer the six (6) questions below in a 5 to 7 page paper excluding the Title and Reference Pages. Please use the template provided.   1. Discuss how preventing healthcare-associated infections requires both a change in behavior and a change in the organization’s culture. 2. Discuss for a change to work, healthcare providers must work in teams and hold each other accountable at every level. 3. Explain if leaders make zero-percent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) a personal goal, how others will likely follow. 4. Explain how encouraging others to embrace infection prevention protocols requires effective communication skills, even in the face of confrontation. 5. Which character was your favorite to play and why? What could they have done differently to change the outcome? 6. What role does evidence-based practice have in preventing HAIs?