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
Eman Chami, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Edward Pollak, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Geehan Suleyman, Henry Ford HealthFollow
Arielle H. Gupta, Henry Ford HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Musgrove H, Ruby A, Chami E, Pollak E, Suleyman G, and Gupta A. Using interprofessional collaboration to reduce reported rates of central-line-associated bloodstream infection in an intensive care setting. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2024; 1-3.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2024

Publication Title

Infection control and hospital epidemiology

Abstract

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.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Cross Infection; Catheter-Related Infections; Catheterization, Central Venous; Intensive Care Units; Critical Care; Sepsis

PubMed ID

38163995

ePublication

ePub ahead of print

Volume

45

Issue

5

First Page

674

Last Page

676