Quality Improvement: Achieving Zero HAIs for over 365 Days

Abstract

In a 76-bed acute care hospital offering inpatient and outpatient services, a 31-bed emergency department, diagnostic imaging and cardiac catheterization, we have established a commitment of zero harm through executive leadership support, strategic initiatives, and continuous quality improvement. An opportunity was identified in 2021 to reduce the amount of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). In 2021 the hospital had 11 HAIs.