Abstract
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in ambulatory pediatric populations
are difficult to track at an institutional level, especially for complex patients
seen by multiple clinical divisions and home health infusion agencies. Utilizing Lean
Six Sigma methodology, a multidisciplinary team created a standardized data collection
process for all ambulatory CLABSIs and infection event reviews. This report is a novel
institutional approach to accurately surveil, attribute, and calculate ambulatory
CLABSI data.
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