Infection Control Indicator
In September 2008, Ontario hospitals started publishing their monthly rate of Clostridium difficile associated disease. This rate was the first of eight patient safety indicators reported by the hospitals. In December that same year, two new indicators were added, namely MRSA and VRE bacteremias. For April 2009, four new indicators are now available, namely central line infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, surgical site infection prevention and hand hygiene.
“Montfort Hospital is committed to patient safety. For several years, our institution has been actively monitoring a number of infection prevention indicators. Every day, the staff endeavour to take all the steps necessary for reducing the risk of infection transmission. Preventing all cases is sometimes difficult, but we are committed to minimizing this risk as much as possible.” Gérald Savoie, CEO
“Montfort Hospital is committed to patient safety. For several years, our institution has been actively monitoring a number of infection prevention indicators. Every day, the staff endeavour to take all the steps necessary for reducing the risk of infection transmission. Preventing all cases is sometimes difficult, but we are committed to minimizing this risk as much as possible.” Gérald Savoie, CEO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
To view the specific infection rate for each of the safety indicators, click the following links:
Clostridium difficile
MRSA
VRE
Central line infections
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Surgical site infection prevention
Hand hygiene
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Hôpital Montfort
Communications Department
Telephone: 613-746-4621 extension 2014
E-mail: communications@montfort.on.ca