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Development of a clinical practice guideline for weaning and discontinuing parenteral nutrition in hospitalized children as part of a central line-associated bloodstream infection-focused quality improvement initiative.

Amber V PulidoKimberly KelloggKathryn HuntCheryl Davis
Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2021)
Engaging frontline staff in the development of a clinical practice guideline and increased accountability to reduce potential patient harm led to a significant and sustained reduction in PN utilization, as well as decreased prevalence of PN as a risk factor in hospital CLABSI cases.
Keyphrases
  • quality improvement
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • patient safety
  • young adults
  • case report
  • mechanical ventilation
  • escherichia coli
  • intensive care unit
  • drug induced
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome