Project #19: Using Interprofessional Collaboration to Reduce Reported Rates of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection in an Intensive Care Setting

Authors

Hannah M. Musgrove, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Abigail Ruby, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Yolanda Thompson, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Eman Chami, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Gwen Gnam, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Edward Pollak, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Geehan Suleyman, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Arielle H. Gupta, Henry Ford HealthFollow

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Description

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are preventable healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospital stay. Additionally, CLABSIs are the most expensive HAIs with an estimated cost of $46,000 per case.

Problem Statement: The surgical intensive care unit (SICU) at Henry Ford Hospital experience high rates of CLABSI in 2019 and 2020. Improvement Statement: By end 2022, the goal was to reduce the CLABSI rate per 1000 central line (CL) days for patients on the SICU by at least 50%.

Publication Date

3-12-2024

Publisher

Henry Ford Health

City

Detroit, Michigan

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2024 Quality Expo Winner

Recommended Citation

Musgrove, Hannah M.; Ruby, Abigail; Thompson, Yolanda; Chami, Eman; Gnam, Gwen; Pollak, Edward; Suleyman, Geehan; and Gupta, Arielle H., "Project #19: Using Interprofessional Collaboration to Reduce Reported Rates of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection in an Intensive Care Setting" (2024). Quality Expo 2024. 5.
https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/qualityexpo2024/5