Statistics

Healthcare professionals must be able to read, interpret, and describe findings within a report.

You are employed by Trident International Hospital (TIH) as the Lead Healthcare Administrator. The organization is concerned about the rise of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within the organization among patients and staff. You have been asked to supply a report that reviews data concerning HAIs.

Review and analyze the biostatistical report reviewing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs):

Magill, S. S., Edwards, J. R., Bamberg, W., Beldavs, Z. G…& Fridkin, S. K. (2014). Multistate point-prevalence survey of health care – associated infections. New England Journal of Medicine, 370:1198-1208. Retrieved from https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1306801#t=articleResults

Write a 2- to 3-page report that includes the following sections:

Introduction – In 1-2 paragraphs, review HAIs, the importance of controlling HAIs, and an explanation of how the data review in your report will justify their importance.

Report Overview – In 1-2 paragraphs, explain the report goals and what they seek to prove. Do not directly repeat information in the report.

Data Gathering Methods & Statistical Methods – In 1-2 paragraphs, review what statistical methods and tools were used (i.e., Data Gathering Methods – Interviews, Questionnaires, etc.; Statistical Methods – ANOVA, P-Test, etc.)
Interpretation of Results – Review the results provided in the report and in your own words, provide a professional evaluation of the results in 1-2 paragraphs.

Conclusion/Recommendations – In 1-2 paragraphs, provide a professional assessment on how TIH can use the results and apply the findings to reduce the occurrence of HAIs within the organization.

Assignment Expectations

 Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to support your research proposal outline.
Limit your response to a maximum of 3 pages.
Support your proposal with peer-reviewed articles, with at least 2-3 references. Use the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed journals: