| Since
1996, IP&MA
has been assisting health care organizations and
related industries prevent infectious and other
adverse events. |
| IP&MA's
professionals have successfully worked with clients
to: |
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Decrease
the ventilator associated pneumonia rate in
intensive care patients by 29%; providing a
cost avoidance of over $160,000 per year.
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Lower
the overall nosocomial infection rate for a
long term acute care facility by 8.8% by achieving
a 26% reduction in urinary tract infections
and a 15% reduction in central line sepsis.
Estimated cost avoidance $60,000 per year.
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Decrease
antibiotic cost per patient day by 15%.
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Develop
programs that decrease liability from nosocomial
infection and iatrogenic harm
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Develop
and implement consistent care practices to decrease
risk of nosocomial infections
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Have
successful surveys and accreditations without
costly re-engineering
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