Infection preventionists at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis created a framework to help IPs better determine whether a given issue falls within their role and responsibilities or should be referred to another department.
Stay in Your Lane Framework
Ask these three questions
September 1, 2018
Infection preventionists at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis created a framework to help IPs better determine whether a given issue falls within their role and responsibilities or should be referred to another department.
The framework is based on these three questions:
- Does it present a real/perceived infection risk to patients? If the answer is “no,” refer the issue to another department. If the answer is “yes,” ask this question:
- Does it fall into your IP plan or roles and responsibilities? If the answer is “no,” refer out. If the answer is “yes,” ask this question:
- Are control measures within your scope? If the answer is “no,” consult on the issue. If the answer is “yes,” investigate and manage the issue.
