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Using interprofessional collaboration to reduce reported rates of central-line-associated bloodstream infection in an intensive care setting.

Hannah MusgroveAbigail RubyEman ChamiEdward PollakGeehan SuleymanArielle Gupta
Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2024)
Using a multicomponent approach that included blood-culture stewardship, evaluation for secondary sources of bloodstream infection, improved documentation, and prompt central-line removal, an interprofessional team improved patient care and reduced central-line-associated bloodstream infection rates in collaboration with the primary team on the surgical intensive care unit.
Keyphrases
  • intensive care unit
  • klebsiella pneumoniae
  • palliative care
  • patient safety
  • quality improvement
  • electronic health record
  • acute care