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The Impact of a Pay-for-Performance Program on Central Line–Associated Blood Stream Infections in Pennsylvania

Hospital Topics, 2016
Healthcare associated infections have significantly contributed to the rising cost of hospital care in the United States. The implementation of pay-for-performance (P4P) programs has been one approach to improve quality at a reduced cost. We quantify the impact of Highmark's Quality Blue (QB) hospital P4P program on central line-associated blood stream
Harriet Nembhard, Hyojung Kang, Nathaniel D Bastian   +2 more
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CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection)

Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, 2022
The microorganism uses the person’s body to sustain itself, reproduce, and colonize. These infectious microscopic organisms are known as pathogens, and they can multiply quickly. A CLABSI is a serious infection that occurs in the blood stream due to catheter use. Central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) are a major cause of healthcare -
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A systems approach to reducing central line associated blood stream infections

2015 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), 2015
The study aims to reduce the incidence of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). We design a computer model that comprises the entire process of central line insertion and maintenance. The model attempts to capture all major events in patient care from entrance to the hospital through the time at which the central line is ultimately ...
Eva K. Lee, Michael Callahan, Xin Wei 0005, Prashant D. Tailor, Alexander Quarshie, Michael D. Wright   +5 more
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Impact of Training on Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection Maintenance Bundle on Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection Rates - A Retro-prospective Study in a Selected Hospital, Hyderabad

International Journal of Science and Healthcare Research, 2022
Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a very common cause of healthcare-associated infections (HAI). CLABSIs will not only increase mortality and morbidity but also increases length of stay (LOS) and financial burden to ICU patients. Infection control practices play a major role in preventing CLABSI. Research indicates
Sumathi Ardhalapudi, Dr. Ratna Mani, Pravalitha. K   +2 more
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The implication of intestinal bacterial translocation in central line associated blood stream infections in the pediatric population

Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2020
Bacterial intestinal translocation plays an important role in neonatal sepsis. We aimed to elucidate the importance of such translocation in causing central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery (GIS).Using a database of pediatric patients with CLABSI, patients were divided into those who had a ...
Alan P Ladd
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Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection in the Critically Ill Trauma Patient

The American Surgeon™, 2011
Blood stream infections in the critically ill are a common cause of morbidity. Strict adherence to sterile technique can reduce central line-associated blood stream infections (CLBSIs) and has become a quality improvement measure. We did a retrospective review of 6,014 trauma admissions representing 10,370 catheter days. CLBSI was defined as a positive
Jason W, Smith, Michael, Egger, Glen, Franklin, Brian, Harbrecht, J David, Richardson   +4 more
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A statewide quality improvement collaborative to reduce neonatal central line-associated blood stream infections [PDF]

Journal of Perinatology, 2009
The objective of this study was to reduce central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSIs) among 13 collaborating regional neonatal intensive care units by 25%. We tested the hypothesis that change could be attributed to the quality improvement collaborative by testing for 'special cause' variation.Our prevention project included five features:
D D, Wirtschafter, J, Pettit, P, Kurtin, M, Dalsey, K, Chance, H W, Morrow, M, Seid, T L, Byczkowski, T P, Huber, J M, Milstein, S M, Bowles, S, Fichera, S, Kloman   +12 more
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Lessons learned from a hospital‐wide review of blood stream infections for paediatric central line‐associated blood stream infection prevention

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2018
AimBacteraemia episodes were assessed to calculate a hospital‐wide central line‐associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) rate per 1000 catheter‐days. Secondary objectives were to describe risk factors, microbiology and outcomes of children with CLABSI.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted at an Australian tertiary paediatric hospital in children
Anita J, Campbell, Christopher C, Blyth, Christopher J, Hewison, Yu-Ping, Chen, Leanne, Gough, Zoy, Goff, Asha C, Bowen   +6 more
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Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Patients With Different Types of Central Lines

Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 2016
BackgroundCentral line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric hematology/oncology (PHO) patients. Understanding the differences in CLABSI rates by central line (CL) type is important to inform clinical decisions.ProcedureCLABSI, using similar definitions, noted with three commonly ...
Amy L Billett, Aditya H Gaur
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Usefulness of patient education materials for central line associated blood stream infections

International Journal of Infection Control, 2016
Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are costly, cause the prolongation of a patient’s hospital stay and are of increasing incidence in the United States. Patient participation, awareness and knowledge of CLABSI are pivotal to prevent the acquisition of these life-threatening infections.
Caroline Zellmer, Peggy Zimdars, Nasia Safdar   +2 more
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