Oaklawn Hospital tackles 2014 infection trend
Oaklawn Hospital in Michigan identified a concerning 2014 trend in hospital-acquired infections and resolved the issue early 2015. The facility, among 24 Michigan hospitals penalized in 2016 for low ranking in hospital-acquired conditions, addressed one catheter-associated urinary tract infection, one central-line bloodstream infection, and four surgical-site infections from 2013 to 2014.
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Marshall Community Credit Union employees raised 1450 for Marshall United Way, with 1200 from staff and 250 matching funds. In a separate matter at Oaklawn, auditors reviewed surgical processes and reported several improvements leading to zero reportable infections for hysterectomies and colon surgeries in nine months. Hospital officials emphasized ongoing infection prevention, new policies, and staff education to keep infection rates down and improve care. Oaklawn participates in Michigan health surveillance programs to maintain high accountability standards.
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