Using interprofessional collaboration to reduce reported rates of central-line–associated bloodstream infection in an intensive care setting
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...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Infection control and hospital epidemiology 2024-05, Vol.45 (5), p.674-676 |
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Zusammenfassung: | 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 in collaboration with the primary team on the surgical intensive care unit. |
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ISSN: | 0899-823X 1559-6834 |
DOI: | 10.1017/ice.2023.279 |