Vision Zero - eradicating HAI through environmental cleaning
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Coordinator | Stiftelsen Blue Institute |
Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
Project duration | April 2019 - December 2019 |
Status | Completed |
Venture | Challenge-Driven Innovation – Stage 1 initiation |
Call | Challenge-Driven Innovation stage 1 initiation – 2019 |
Important results from the project
The project aims to reduce the incidence of pathogens and HCAIs in healthcare through technology, development of methods and the organization of environmental cleaning The long-term goal is Vision Zero - avoidable HCAIs should not occur. A Zero Vision shifts the perspective and promotes a radically new way of thinking and collaborating between professional groups and across organizational boundaries. In Phase 1 the foundation for increased collaboration has been laid, a pilot study and market analysis have been conducted, and potential solutions have been identified.
Expected long term effects
The following results have been achieved in Phase 1: 1. Need assessment 2. Pilot study conducted, establishing baseline and standardized method for goal-setting and evaluation of interventions. 3. Identified methods, technologies and processes with potential through state-of-the-art analysis and market research, as well as collaboration with external actors. 4. Additional actors have been linked to the project for future participation 5. Draft project plan established
Approach and implementation
The project was implemented with five work packages: WP1: Project management Steering group, project organization, reference group WP2: Needs mapping Needs and challenges of actors and users WP3: Pilot study Measurement of MRSA and C.Diff in two wards, data regarding hygiene and clothing routines, staffing and occupancy WP4: World Monitoring State-of- the-art: research, technology and relevant actors WP5: Information and education Communication WP6: Collaboration opportunities and challenges Dialogue with relevant stakeholders for future collaboration