Reduction in Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates After Implementations of Infection Control Measures at a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
Advances in neonatology led to survival of micro-preemies, who need central lines. Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) causes prolonged hospitalization, morbidities, and mortality. Health care team education decreases CLABSIs. The objective was to decrease CLABSIs using evidence-based measures. The retrospective review compared CLABSI incidence during and after changes in catheter care. In April 2011, intravenous (IV) tubing changed from Interlink to Clearlink; IV tubing changing interval increased from 24 to 72 hours. CLABSIs increased. The following measures were implemented: July 2011, reeducation of neonatal intensive care staff on Clearlink; August 2011, IV tubing changing interval returned to 24 hours; September 2011, changed from Clearlink back to Interlink; November 2011, review of entire IV process and in-service on hand hygiene; December 2011, competencies on IV access for all nurses. CLABSIs were compared during and after interventions. Means were compared using the t test and ratios using the χ(2) test; P
Volume
31
Issue
2
First Page
133
Last Page
138
ISSN
1555-824X
Published In/Presented At
Dumpa, V., Adler, B., Allen, D., Bowman, D., Gram, A., Ford, P., & Sannoh, S. (2016). Reduction in Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates After Implementations of Infection Control Measures at a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality, 31(2), 133–138. https://doi.org/10.1177/1062860614557637
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
25372275
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article