Section: Applying CUSP to MRSA and SSI Prevention
The Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) aims to eliminate any preventable harm by focusing on improving patient safety from a systems perspective, relying on the partnership of frontline personnel and leadership. CUSP promotes a culture of safety, understanding that behavioral change goes hand in hand with technical interventions. Successful CUSP initiatives are informed by evidence, guided by valid measures, led by staff, and supported by senior leaders. CUSP is not meant to replace other safety improvement models, but to support, combine, and work in tandem with them.
Presentations
Presentation: Why Choose a CUSP Approach?
After reviewing the content of this presentation, viewers will be able to—
- Describe the steps in implementing CUSP and how to build and work with a team
- Understand why wisdom of frontline staff is critical to create lasting change in surgical teams
- Understand the importance of teamwork and communication
- Understand the importance of the involvement of the Senior Executive
Documents:
- Why Choose a CUSP Approach? – Slides (PPTX, 5 MB)
- Why Choose a CUSP Approach? – Facilitator Guide (DOCX, 4 MB)
Tools and Resources
Learn About CUSP (Core CUSP Toolkit)
To learn about this subject in more detail, follow this link to the Learn About CUSP topic of the Core CUSP Toolkit.
CUSP Tool: Core Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) Team Member Roles & Responsibilities (DOCX, 407 KB)
Identifies team members and describes team roles and responsibilities.
CUSP Tool: Monthly Team Checkup Tool for MRSA and SSI Prevention (DOCX, 412 KB)
A progress tool to collect information on staff actions and adherence to guidelines.
CUSP Tool: Staff Safety Assessment (DOCX, 381 KB)
Gathers staff insight on safety issues and areas for improvement.
CUSP Tool: Learning From Defects (DOCX, 406 KB)
Guides teams through the Learning From Defects process.
CUSP Tool: Investigating a Defect Worksheet (DOCX, 460 KB)
Summary worksheet of the Learning From Defects process.
