Central-line-associated bloodstream infection: comprehensive, data-driven prevention

Central-line-associated bloodstream infection: comprehensive, data-driven prevention

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
Pennsylvania patient safety advisory
Contributor(s):
Davis, James.
Pennsylvania. Patient Safety Authority.
ECRI (Organization)
Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
Publication:
[Harrisburg, Pa.] : Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, c2011
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Bacteremia -- prevention & control
Catheter-Related Infections -- prevention & control
Catheterization, Central Venous -- adverse effects
Cross Infection -- prevention & control
Evidence-Based Practice
Infection Control -- methods
Acute Disease
Catheter-Related Infections -- epidemiology
Data Collection
Equipment Contamination -- prevention & control
Health Facilities
Maintenance
Risk Factors
Safety Management
Time Factors
Humans
Pennsylvania
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Central venous catheters provide necessary vascular access; however, their use places patients at risk for infection. Central-line-associated bloodstream infection occurs when there are lapses in care in insertion and maintenance. It is essential that a comprehensive infection prevention program be data driven. During calendar year 2010, of Pennsylvania acute care facilities that had submitted central venous catheter insertion dates to the National Healthcare Safety Network, 71.7% reported that central-line-associated bloodstream infections occurred more than five days after insertion. Biofilm formation in the internal lumen and subsequent late onset of bacteremia (after five days) may signify failure in central line maintenance practices. Pennsylvania's data suggests that healthcare facilities need to focus greater attention on catheter maintenance, in addition to complying with best practices during insertion.
Copyright:
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Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
101570809 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101570809