Impact of Repeat Infection Timeframe on CLABSI Surveillance
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.04.168
Abstract: BACKGROUND Mandatory reporting of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) is used as a measure of healthcare quality and hospital reimbursement. State reporting laws mandate patient notification of each… read more here.
Keywords: clabsis; surveillance; repeat; infection ... See more keywords
113. Accuracy of the NHSN Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Definition
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy209.004
Abstract: Abstract Background CLABSIs are serious infections that cause prolonged hospital length of stay, increased cost, and mortality. Acute care hospitals must report CLABSIs to NHSN to participate in CMS programs. NHSN definitions must be met… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; infection; clabsi; clabsis ... See more keywords
A Quality Improvement Project to Decrease CLABSIs in Non-ICU Settings.
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DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000375
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a common, preventable healthcare-associated infection. In our 3-hospital health system, CLABSI rates in non-intensive care unit (ICU) settings were above the internal target rate of zero.… read more here.
Keywords: quality; clabsis; non icu; chg bathing ... See more keywords