Disinfecting port protectors are a supplement to the central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention bundle as an optional recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” Beeler et al (2019).
Abstract:
Disinfecting port protectors are a supplement to the central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention bundle as an optional recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite evidence of effectiveness, few centers have successfully reported systematic, sustained implementation of these devices. In this article, we discuss a successful implementation in a large tertiary care teaching hospital, using an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach.
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Reference:
Beeler, C., Kerley, D., Davis, C., Hazen, D., Snyderman, W., Lyons, K., Sadowski, J., Sweeney, J., Dbeibo, L., Kelley, K. and Webb, D.H. (2019) Strategies for the successful implementation of disinfecting port protectors to reduce CLABSI in a large tertiary care teaching hospital. American Journal of Infection Control. July 16th. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.05.016. [Epub ahead of print].