Application of six sigma process to implement the infection control process and its impact on infection rates in a tertiary health care centre

Methods We introduced six sigma in our health care setup for implementation of infection control practices and studied its impact infection rates. After training the identified team in six sigma process we identified the matrices which will be included in the process. The baseline data taken was the lowest rates achieved in the previous year and the goal was to achieve 1/3 of that rate. All the steps starting from Define to Control phase were done and we could achieve a remarkable decrease in our Infection rates. Various initiatives like Ventilator Associated pneumonia Green Star Project implementation all Intensive Care Units (ICU) Daily checks for implementation and compliance of infection control protocols, empowermentwas extensively carried out. Tools like dashboard,signages,infection control week were used to disseminate information.