We compared hospital-wide CLABSI rate pre- and post-implementation of a dedicated procedure team as well as central line checklist completion and patient-specific variables between the procedure team and other providers” Styslinger et al (2019).
Abstract:
A primary strategy of central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention is standardized, aseptic insertion of central lines. We compared hospital-wide CLABSI rate pre- and post-implementation of a dedicated procedure team as well as central line checklist completion and patient-specific variables between the procedure team and other providers. No significant differences were found. Further CLABSI prevention should focus on central line maintenance.
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Reference:
Styslinger, E., Nguyen, H., Hessa, O., Srivastavaa, T., Heipel, D., Patrick, A., Malik, M., Doll, M., Godbout, E., Stevens, M.P., Cooper, K. Hemphill, R. and Bearman, G. (2019) Central line–associated bloodstream infections and completion of the central line insertion checklist: A descriptive analysis comparing a dedicated procedure team to other providers. American Journal of Infection Control. July 16th. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2019.05.030. [epub ahead of print].