Next Steps for Health Care-Associated Infections in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Clin Perinatol
; 50(2): 381-397, 2023 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20233462
ABSTRACT
We discuss the burden of health care-associated infections (HAIs) in the neonatal ICU and the role of quality improvement (QI) in infection prevention and control. We examine specific QI opportunities and approaches to prevent HAIs caused by Staphylococcus aureus , multidrug-resistant gram-negative pathogens, Candida species, and respiratory viruses, and to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and surgical site infections. We explore the emerging recognition that many hospital-onset bacteremia episodes are not CLABSIs. Finally, we describe the core tenets of QI, including engagement with multidisciplinary teams and families, data transparency, accountability, and the impact of larger collaborative efforts to reduce HAIs.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cross Infection
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Catheter-Related Infections
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
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Infant, Newborn
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Perinatol
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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