Question

Consider the case scenario you described in Week 6.(Patients in the critical care unit more prone to a central line-associated bloodstream infection).Continue with this unfolding case scenario by assuming that the change process is proceeding in an effective manner, and address the following

1. Provide an example of one barrier that may occur that would impede your recommended change.
2. Explain one leadership strategy to address or resolve the barrier, and include your rationale

Answer 1

1.Some of the barriers which can be encountered are

• Lack of knowledge regarding the infection control practice by the healthcare professionals
• Poor protocol practiced and followed in the healthcare sector

2.A leadership strategy which can be helpful to address this barrier are

• Conducting regular training to the staffs
• Auditing periodically
• Maintaining a hospital checklist for preventing Central line associated bloodstream infection