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 DavisPublished 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.