The Positive Deviance Approach for Preventing Healthcare Associated Infections Using Creative Solutions by Staff
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Ricky Cohen, BSN, RN, MPH; Anat Gesser-Edelsburg, PhD -- School of Public Health, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel; Adva Mir Halavi, BSN, RN, School of Public Health, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
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Abstract
When ambiguity is at the heart of a demanding environment, in which the staff member is required to maneuver at a high speed between the tasks and to meet the standards of quality and safe care, the "Positive Deviance Approach" may be the strategy that provides creative solutions.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-07-22T13:25:12Z
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| Type | Poster |
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| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
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| Keywords | Positive Deviance Approach; Behavioral Change; Infection Control Guidelines |
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| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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