iNICQ Collaborative on Infection (2005)

Beginning April 28, 2005 Vermont Oxford Network will host the fourth series of internet-based improvement collaboratives This series is a continuation of the work begun in the previous iNICQ Infection Collaborative which ended in November 2004. The cost for institutional participation in the iNICQ Infection Collaborative is $3,000 if registered prior to February 15, 2005 and $3,500 for those registrations received after the priority deadline.

The goal of this collaborative is to achieve and sustain reductions in Nosocomial Infection. The motto is "Making it Work, Making it Stick....Transforming Ideas into Action!" This clinically based, action oriented series includes 5 interactive 90 minute web conferences focused on Reducing Infection in the NICU. Presented by nationally recognized experts in health care improvement and building on the learning and materials from the Network's successful NIC/Q Quality Improvement Collaborative, each web conference provides formal teaching, interactive discussion and time for teams to work together. Prior to each conference, participating teams are provided with materials and prework assignments designed to prepare the team for action.

Between conferences, Quality Improvement Coaches, through 3 multi-team teleconferences, will help iNICQ centers focus on the Quality Improvement process. iNICQ teams will have the opportunity to share their experiences with one another, while being guided through the improvement process by an expert facilitator. These facilitators will help teams learn strategies to overcome barriers and to make measurable improvement.

Collaborative members have access to a dedicated e-mail listserv as well as access to VON's private collaborative website nicq.org, where participants have rapid access to tools, skills, information and resources designed to improve the quality and safety of medical care for newborn infants and their families. Free CME, Contact Hours and CRCE credits are available to iNICQ Collaborative participants.

• April 28, 2005 • iNICQ 2005 Project Start-up
  Introduction of series content, design, review and emphasize the improvement model and sustaining change; introduction of the Random Infection Audit Tool.
• June 16, 2005 • Hand Hygiene, Infection Control and the Behavioral Sciences
  This conference includes the following: hand hygiene and behavioral science; introduction of Hand Hygiene Auditing Tools.
• July 26, 2005 • Central Line Care Bundle and Reliability Science
  This conference includes the following: introduction of line care bundle concept and specifics; reliability science and line care.
• September 22, 2005 • Appropriate Antibiotic Use
  This conference includes the following: summary of literature and practices in use of antibiotics in NICU: improvement aims for antibiotic use.
• November 15, 2005 • Case Studies in Improvement
  This conference will provide opportunities for participating centers to present local breakthroughs in improvement.