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Sepsis and Septic Shock is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Blood cultures are an important diagnostic tool for identifying pathogens responsible for infection. Blood culture contamination is a significant problem which can result in unnecessary antibiotic exposure, extended length of stay, and increased hospital expense. Recent studies associate 1 false positive blood culture with $4,162 avoidable cost and 3.7 extended hospital days1. A national benchmark recommends blood culture contamination rates should not exceed 3%.

Publication Date

3-12-2024

Publisher

Henry Ford Health

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Detroit, Michigan

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2024 Quality Expo Winner

Project #24: Reducing Blood Culture Contamination Rates in the Emergency Department

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