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Alma Medina1, Teresa Serratt, Michele Pelter
1Telemetry, Renown Regional Medical Center (Ms Medina), and Orvis School of Nursing (Drs Serratt and Pelter) and Speech Pathology and Audiology (Dr Brancamp), The University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada.
Abstract:
Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates above the national average precipitated a quality improvement project aimed at reducing this trend. We implemented daily chlorhexidine bathing and used 4 strategies to promote a change in practice and culture in our medical/surgical units. These strategies include the following: (1) staff education, (2) leadership support, (3) resource availability, and (4) increased awareness and accountability. Since implementing these strategies, there has been a significant reduction in CLABSI rates in the medical/surgical units.
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