Among patient safety initiatives, preventing central line–associated bloodstream infection
(CLABSI) has been a case study in success (1–3). Progress in reducing CLABSI relates to …

Background: Central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) remains prevalent in
hospitals in the United States. Objective: To evaluate the impact of a multimodal intervention …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections. The intent …

OBJECTIVETo identify factors that may explain hospital-level differences in outcomes of
programs to prevent central line–associated bloodstream infections. DESIGNExtensive …

One of the most common types of health care–associated infections is the central line–
associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), which can result when a central venous catheter …

Background. Several studies demonstrating that central line–associated bloodstream
infections (CLABSIs) are preventable prompted a national initiative to reduce the incidence …

OBJECTIVETo evaluate a central line care maintenance bundle to reduce central line–
associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in non–intensive care unit settings …

Central line-associated blood-stream infections (CLABSIs) are one of the most common
healthcare-associated infections and results in morbidity, prolonged hospitalizations, and …

The CDC, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and the Society for Healthcare
Epidemiology of America have been recommending best practices for central line insertion …

Methods. Data for CLABSIs were obtained from 80 ICUs in 57 hospitals located
predominantly in the state of Michigan. Intensive care units were eligible for this study if they …