CLABSI Rounding Team: A Collaborative Approach to Prevention.
J Nurs Care Qual
; 37(3): 275-281, 2022.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1922418
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are an ongoing concern in health care, resulting in increased mortality, morbidity, length of stay, and additional costs to hospitals. LOCALPROBLEM:
Despite intermittent improvements in CLABSI rates within our facility, long-term sustainment has been challenging.METHODS:
This was a quality improvement project including a collaborative rounding approach supported by specialty nursing roles.INTERVENTIONS:
In addition to implementing a variety of evidence-based interventions, the rounding team performed audits to assess performance and created focused education tools to address the identified opportunities within each individual unit.RESULTS:
High levels of engagement as evidenced by increased audit completion resulted in CLABSI reductions. However, 2 peaks in CLABSI rates were associated with higher volumes of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) hospitalizations and decreased audits.CONCLUSIONS:
Despite challenges correlated with COVID-19, a collaborative rounding team promotes and enhances awareness of prevention methods and a culture of safety.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Catheterization, Central Venous
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Cross Infection
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Catheter-Related Infections
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Nurs Care Qual
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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