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Area of Science:

  • Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
  • Vascular Access Management
  • Quality Improvement in Healthcare

Background:

  • Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) remain a significant concern, particularly in high-risk patient populations.
  • Low compliance with standard CLABSI prevention bundles by bedside nursing necessitated a novel approach.
  • Persistent high CLABSI rates in specific units despite re-education highlighted the need for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a vascular access team (VAT) in reducing CLABSI rates in immunocompromised patient units.
  • To assess the impact of dedicated CVAD dressing changes by a specialized team on infection rates.
  • To improve adherence to CLABSI prevention bundle components through expert intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A before-and-after quality improvement project was implemented in two high-risk units.
  • Bedside nursing staff were replaced by VAT nurses for routine central vascular access device (CVAD) dressing changes.
  • The VAT ensured consistent application of the CLABSI prevention bundle, including chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)-impregnated dressings.

Main Results:

  • The CLABSI rate decreased from 2.53 to 1.62 per 1000 CVAD days post-intervention, representing a 36.1% reduction.
  • The VAT performed dressing changes for 98% of patients requiring them during the study period.
  • A significant reduction in monthly CLABSI rates was observed following the VAT implementation.

Conclusions:

  • Transferring CVAD care to a specialized vascular access team is an effective strategy for reducing CLABSI in high-risk units.
  • Dedicated expertise and consistent adherence to evidence-based practices by the VAT significantly improve infection control outcomes.
  • This quality improvement initiative demonstrates a successful model for enhancing patient safety and reducing healthcare-associated infections.