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Embedding LiteracyVCH Experiences
Linda Dempster, RN, MAExecutive Director, Quality, Patient Safety, and
Infection Prevention and Control
March 2013
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The Challenge
Complex system– Few regulations/standards/protocols– Communication issues/multiple team members– Interface between humans and machines
Risk of error is great!
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Embedding literacy and essential skills
Our work with:
“embedding literacy and essential skills in infection control practices in hospitals”
collaboration between VCH, HEU, Housekeeping and Decoda Solutions
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Decoda’s expertise
Literacy and essential skills for VCHsome examples:
1. patient education pamphlets2. housekeeping in hospitals
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The keys to infection prevention and control
prevention management
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Lab Technicians
Pharmacists
Nurses
Physicians
Patients
Infection Control Practitioners
Administrators
Infectious Disease
Physicians
Housekeepers
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Routine cleaning and maintenance of all mobile equipment
Good housekeeping practices
Appropriate use of antibiotics
Good hand cleaning
Treatment guidelines
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Patient education
TLC Project
original
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Version 2
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TLC Project
Final version
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TLC Project
original
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TLC Project
Final version
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Housekeeper education-the before
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Difficult to read/understand
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The after
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The carts before
• No clear understanding of exact steps to follow when cleaning
• No microfiber cloths• No colour coding
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The carts after
• Microfiber cloths• Colour-coded buckets
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Clear instructions for use
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Look where we are now
• we asked the housekeeper about the new carts-
• she said she really liked the new carts and especially the new micro fiber cloths
• "I can feel them cleaning better".
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Thank you!