Quality of care is crucial for preventing adverse events such as infection in the intensive care units (ICUs). The most common ICU-acquired infections include pneumonia such as Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP), Pressure Ulcer (PU), Medical Device Related Pressure Ulcer (MDRPU), and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI). VAP, PU, and MDRPU are significant indicators of the quality of care, while CLABSI is a critical marker of healthcare quality in ICUs, as it is largely preventable through strict adherence to infection control protocols. VAP is a lung infection that occurs in patients receiving mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours. A PU is defined as localized damage to the skin or underlying tissue caused solely by pressure, while MDRPUs may also result from friction or pressure from medical devices or other objects. CLABSI is a severe infection caused by improperly inserted or maintained central venous catheters, which underscores the need for stringent catheter management protocols.
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The nurse's skill related to the PU, MDRPU and CLABSI total score measured by the researcher-developed checklist
Timeframe: 6 month data collection and total time frame of this study 16 months
Incidence rates of PU, MDRPU and CLABSI.
Timeframe: 2 month for data collection and total time frame 16 months.