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  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Patient Safety in Intensive Care

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  • High incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) prompted participation in the national On the CUSP: Stop BSI initiative.
  • The study focuses on the impact of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) on CLABSIs, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the CUSP program in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within two intensive care units (ICUs).
  • To assess the impact of CUSP implementation on CLABSI, CAUTI, and VAP rates and device utilization.

Main Methods:

  • Two ICUs in a community-based academic health care system implemented CUSP tools and local interventions.
  • Infection rates (CLABSI, CAUTI, VAP) and device utilization were measured during baseline, CUSP implementation, and post-CUSP periods.

Main Results:

  • CLABSIs decreased significantly from 3.9 to 0.6 per 1,000 catheter days.
  • CAUTIs decreased from 2.4 to 1.2 per 1,000 patient days, and VAP rates decreased from 2.7 to 1.6 per 1,000 ventilator days.
  • Device utilization also showed a significant decrease in both ICUs.

Conclusions:

  • CUSP implementation led to significant reductions in CLABSI, CAUTI, and VAP.
  • The CUSP model promotes sustainable improvements by integrating evidence-based practices and engaging frontline staff.
  • The program's success extends beyond the initial target of CLABSIs, demonstrating a broader impact on patient safety.