Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Sample

• Selected 8 units / 4 diverse organizations / 700 RNs
  • Stable staff, motivated to be part of study, no other major changes occurring, willingness to mandate use of HANDS by all personnel
• 4 organizations
  • 1 university, 2 community (part of multi-hospital systems), 1 small community
• 8 units - 4 Y1 (24 mo) and 4 Y2 (12 months)
  • Med-surg (2), neuro, thoracic, medical ICU, progressive care, older adult/stroke, acute care elderly