Just a few years ago, it was widely assumed that health care-associated infections were inevitable, but some organizations have reduced rates of infection dramatically—even to nearly zero. Key drivers for dramatic improvement will be presented, with an emphasis on controlling MRSA, VRE, and C. difficile colonization and infection. There will be a frank discussion of controversial interventions and new prevention strategies.

After this presentation you will be able to:

• Articulate an evidence-based approach to dramatically reducing health care-associated infections.
• Describe key actionable drivers for improvement, focusing on MRSA, VRE, and C. difficile infections.