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.

Author Details

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

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Positive Deviance Approach, Behavioral Changes, Infection Control Guidelines

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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The positive deviance approach for preventing healthcare associated infections using creative solutions by staff

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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.