Examining infection prevention practices in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic
Systems Analysis of Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way hospitals and clinics prevent infections, like making sure hands are clean and surfaces are sanitized, and it aims to find out what worked well and what didn't so that we can make healthcare safer for everyone, especially veterans.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11085253 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in healthcare settings. It focuses on understanding the challenges and changes in infection control practices, such as hand hygiene and environmental cleaning, that arose during the pandemic. By analyzing these factors, the study aims to identify barriers and facilitators to effective HAI prevention, ultimately improving the quality and safety of healthcare for patients, particularly veterans. The research employs a systems analysis approach to gather critical information on the implementation of HAI prevention practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include veterans receiving care in healthcare facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who did not receive care during the pandemic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved infection prevention practices, enhancing patient safety and reducing healthcare-associated infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that systematic approaches to infection prevention can significantly improve patient outcomes, indicating potential success for this study's innovative methods.
Where this research is happening
Madison, United States
- Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp — Madison, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keating, Julie a — Wm S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hosp
- Study coordinator: Keating, Julie a
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.