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
Sudden Decompensation of Patients Admitted to Non-ICU Settings Within 24 h of Emergency Department Admission
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DOI: 10.1177/08850666221129843
Abstract: Background Patients admitted to the hospital floor (non-intensive care (ICU) settings) from the emergency department (ED) are generally stable. Unfortunately, some will unexpectedly decompensate rapidly. This study explores these patients and their characteristics. Methods This… read more here.
Keywords: decompensation; sudden decompensation; emergency department; patients admitted ... See more keywords