ISSUE: Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) affect over 200,000 patients per year in the United States, increasing mortality risk 4%–35% and costing an estimated $6,000–$40,000 per infection. Strict adherence to evidence-based practices has been shown to reduce nosocomial CRBSI. PROJECT: We studied the reduction of CRBSI using a modified Institute for Healthcare Improvement framework and attention to campaign strategies (military, political, and marketing) at intensive care units (ICUs) from four healthcare systems representing tertiary referral, moderate-sized community, and small rural facilities.
ISSUE: Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) affect over 200,000 patients per year in the United States, increasing mortality risk 4%–35% and costing an estimated $6,000–$40,000 per infection. Strict adherence to evidence-based practices has been shown to reduce nosocomial CRBSI. PROJECT: We studied the reduction of CRBSI using a modified Institute for Healthcare Improvement framework and attention to campaign strategies (military, political, and marketing) at intensive care units (ICUs) from four healthcare systems representing tertiary referral, moderate-sized community, and small rural facilities.