CUSP - CLABSI

Alabama's hospitals are participating in an important patient safety project called CUSP (comprehensive unit-based safety program). It’s a national initiative that has proven to reduce infections and save lives by introducing process improvement, evidence-based techniques and various teamwork and communciations initiatives.  There is no charge for participation, and all of the resources, including Webinars, checklists and face-to-face meetings are provided.  More information can be found at www.onthecuspstophai.org.

Important Training Materials and Dates 

Click here for information/recordings of all training programs or click on the specific links below.

>>>>>>>>>>  Immersion Calls (These calls are over, but you can view recordings and download the PowerPoint presentations)

>>>>>>>>>>   Data Entry Training Webinar  (Webinars are complete, but you can access a recording)

>>>>>>>>>>  Click here for details on the HSOPS Training Webinar dates, times, and links, along with instructions on how to access. 

>>>>>>>>>>  Science of Improving Patient Safety Video

>>>>>>>>>>  NEW - Guidance for Smaller Facilities

>>  Initial e-mail to hospital CEOs 

>> Enrollment form

>> Team commitment form  

>> Care Counts data registration 

>> Data use agreement 

>> Complete Technology and Exposure Assessment 

>>  Copy of Technology and Exposure Assessment to download and review

>>  Key dates for training

>> Frequently asked questions  

The project is being funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in partnership with the American Hospital Association’s Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET), the Johns Hopkins University Quality & Safety Research Group (JHU), and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association’s Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality.