Change Theory Project University of Texas- Arlington RN-BSN Nursing Management-Infection Control

CHANGE THEORY PROJECT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS- ARLINGTON RN-BSN NURSING MANAGEMENT-INFECTION CONTROL

SWOT Analysis • Strengths – decreased incidents of hospital acquired infections • Weaknesses – lack of following protocol due to issues – Skin irritation, gloves, being too busy, shortage on support staff, inaccessible hand washing facilities • Opportunities – improve patient safety • Threats – noncompliance Action Plan: Change Theory • 6 aspects of Havelock’s Theory of Change –Relationship: a distinguished connection with the system should be established. Also known as “pre-contemplation” stage. –Diagnosis: once the source of change is comfortable with the system, evaluation is done to determine if more awareness is needed for change. –Acquire resources for change: gather information, tools, and needed resources as requirements for the change. –Selecting a pathway: select one proper source from the available options for implementation. –Establish and accept change: set forth the change, continue progressing in continuity of the change until it has been successful. –Maintenance and separation: change has been declared successful and should be monitored throughout for any breakouts or fallouts. Steps and Processes • Before entering a patient’s room, use proper hygiene. • Before any examination, use proper hand hygiene and apply gloves, as needed. • After examination and before exiting patient’s room, perform hand hygiene. – Always wash hands with soap and water, scrubbing all surfaces of the hands for at least 30 seconds, especially if hands are visibly soiled. • Clean all equipment with antibacterial wipes after use with each patient. • Use protective garments for isolation. – Masks, gloves, gown, etc