Using computer models to improve infection control in hospitals
RFA-CK20-003: In silico Randomized Control Trial Framework for Assessing Infection Control and Prevention Interventions in the Hospital
This study is creating a helpful computer tool for hospitals to better protect patients from tough infections by figuring out who is most at risk and how to improve safety measures.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Center/ Disease Dynamics, Econom/policy NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silver Spring, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11031913 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a computer-based framework that helps hospitals assess and improve their infection control measures against multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). By analyzing patient data and hospital operations, the project will identify which patients are most at risk for infections and evaluate the effectiveness of various intervention strategies. The goal is to provide hospital administrators and infection control experts with tools to make informed decisions about infection prevention. This approach considers the complex interactions between patients, healthcare workers, and equipment within hospital settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized patients who may be at risk for infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or do not have risk factors for infection from multidrug-resistant organisms may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce healthcare-associated infections and improve patient safety in hospitals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions can effectively reduce healthcare-associated infections, suggesting that this approach may also yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Silver Spring, UNITED STATES
- Center/ Disease Dynamics, Econom/policy — Silver Spring, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klein, Eili Ya'akov — Center/ Disease Dynamics, Econom/policy
- Study coordinator: Klein, Eili Ya'akov
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.