Effect of implementation " Nosocomial Infection Management Model" on reduction of nosocomial infections at Hospital of Jahrom: An action research study

Improving quality and safety of hospital services is a challenge for managers. Utilizing an appropriate nosocomial infection management model can improve the quality of safety procedures; quality of care and reduce the nosocomial infections. This study aimed to survey the effect of nosocomial infection management model on reduction of nosocomial infections at Hospital of Jahrom 2014: performing an action research study. The undergone action research study through necessary intervention was performed in 6 months. Two valid & reliable checklists including “Hand Hygiene Checklist “and “Sterilization of Surfaces and Patient Care Units Checklist” were completed and scored before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS/22. With the implementation of “Nosocomial Infection Management Model” due to structural problems, infections was increased three times during the last 6 months of this survey compared to similar months in past year. However, implementation of the model decreased the nosocomial infections’ rate by 39% compared to the first three months of the same year. Utilizing “Nosocomial Infection Management Model”, plays a significant role in reducing the nosocomial infections. Hence applying this model in hospitals is recommended.