Mortality, morbidity and clinical care in a referral neonatal intensive care unit in Haiti.

Background: Neonatal mortality rates in Haiti are among the highest in the Western hemisphere. Few mothers deliver with a skilled birth attendant present, and there is a significant lack of pediatricians. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St.

A Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Hand Hygiene Awareness and Compliance in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Haiti.

Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) are major causes of morbidity, mortality, increased lengths of stay and are an economic burden on healthcare systems in resources-limited settings. This is especially true for neonates, who are more susceptible with underdeveloped immune systems. Hand hygiene (HH) is a key weapon against HCAI, yet globally, HH compliance remains substandard.