Using interprofessional collaboration to reduce reported rates of central-line–associated bloodstream infection in an intensive care setting

• Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology Vol. 45; no. 5; pp. 674 - 676
• Main Authors: Musgrove, Hannah, Ruby, Abigail, Chami, Eman, Pollak, Edward, Suleyman, Geehan, Gupta, Arielle
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.05.2024
• Subjects: Case studies; Catheter-Related Infections; Catheterization, Central Venous; Clinical nursing; Collaboration; Concise Communication; Coronaviruses; COVID-19; Critical Care; Cross Infection; Debridement; Diagnostic tests; Documentation; Hospitals; Humans; Infections; Intensive care; Intensive Care Units; Magnetic resonance imaging; Patient safety; Sepsis; Teams

Using a multicomponent approach that included blood-culture stewardship, evaluation for secondary sources of bloodstream infection, improved documentation, and prompt central-line removal, an interprofessional team improved patient care and reduced central-line–associated bloodstream infection rates...