A new tool to visualize and assess hospital-acquired infections.
GeoHAI: A novel geographic tool for Hospital Acquired Infection visualization and assessment
This study is creating a helpful tool for hospitals that uses maps to spot and understand patterns of infections that patients might get while in the hospital, making it easier for healthcare teams to prevent them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689696 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a geographic tool that helps hospitals visualize and assess hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). By integrating geographic data with patient-level information from electronic health records, the tool aims to identify clusters of infections and assess potential risks. The approach utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis techniques, which can reveal patterns and associations that traditional methods may overlook. A multidisciplinary team will work together to ensure the tool is effective for hospital infection preventionists.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include patients admitted to acute care hospitals who may be at risk for hospital-acquired infections.
Not a fit: Patients who are not admitted to hospitals or those who do not have risk factors for hospital-acquired infections may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved identification and prevention of hospital-acquired infections, ultimately enhancing patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using GIS and spatial analysis in public health, indicating potential for this approach in the hospital setting.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hebert, Courtney L. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Hebert, Courtney L.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.