Using the Opportunity Estimator tool to improve engagement in a quality and safety intervention

Jordan Duval-Arnould; Simon C Mathews; Kristina Weeks; Elizabeth Colantuoni; Arnab Mukherjee; Shantanu Nundy; Sam R Watson; Christine G Holzmueller; Lisa H Lubomski; Christine A Goeschel; Peter J Pronovost; Julius Cuong Pham; Sean M Berenholtz

doi:10.1016/s1553-7250(12)38006-9

Using the Opportunity Estimator tool to improve engagement in a quality and safety intervention

Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012 Jan;38(1):41-7, 1. doi: 10.1016/s1553-7250(12)38006-9.

Authors

Jordan Duval-Arnould¹, Simon C Mathews, Kristina Weeks, Elizabeth Colantuoni, Arnab Mukherjee, Shantanu Nundy, Sam R Watson, Christine G Holzmueller, Lisa H Lubomski, Christine A Goeschel, Peter J Pronovost, Julius Cuong Pham, Sean M Berenholtz

Affiliation

¹ Division of Helath Sciences Infomatics, Johns Hopskin University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA.

PMID: 22324190
DOI: 10.1016/s1553-7250(12)38006-9

Abstract

Teams throughout the United States participating in a program to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are using the Opportunity Estimator. This web-based tool translates CLABSI-related data into "opportunity estimates" of the patient lives and money that could be saved by reducing these infections.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Catheter-Related Infections / prevention & control
Cross Infection / prevention & control
Humans
Inservice Training / organization & administration
Program Development
Quality Improvement / organization & administration*
Quality Indicators, Health Care / organization & administration
Safety Management / organization & administration*