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Title
Decline in ICU adverse events, nosocomial infections and cost through a quality improvement initiative focusing on teamwork and culture change.
Authors
Jain, M; Miller, L; Belt, D; King, D; Berwick, D M
Abstract
Nosocomial infections occur in approximately 10% of patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Several studies have shown that a quality improvement initiative can reduce nosocomial infections, mortality, and cost.
Publication
Quality & safety in health care, 2006, Vol 15, Issue 4, p235