Question

identify the text that describes a practice problem.
minutes of a quality assurance meeting.
date: 11/11/xx
summary: in reviewing the infection control data, it was found that this year there was a 12% increase in central line infectio
this has led to an increase in rehospitalization and extended stays and has also increased the cost associated with th
the infection control nurse states that the policy and procedures on dressing changes to central lines have not been updated in ten years. they suggest making a practice change to a more updated protocol based on current evid
cultures from infected central lines were positive for methicillin resistant staphylococcus areus.

Explanation:

A practice problem in healthcare (related to infection control) is described by the text "12% increase in central line infections" as it represents a clinical issue needing improvement. Other options like cost increase or policy non - update are consequences or factors, while this is the core practice - related problem (infection rate rise).

Answer:

12% increase in central line infections