Comparison of monitoring systems for central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) between China and the United States / 中华临床感染病杂志

ABSTRACT

Catheter-associated bloodstream infection(CRBSI) is one of the most common hospital-associated infections, and the incidence of central line-associated blood stream Infections (CLABSI) is the highest in CRBSI. This paper analyzes the current monitoring system of CLABSI in China, and compares the concept and method of National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) monitoring system, in order to make suggestions for the CLABSI monitoring system in China, and further improve the quality of medical safety.