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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Quality Improvement
  • Infection Prevention
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) presents significant challenges, including extended hospital stays, increased costs, and higher morbidity and mortality rates.
  • A cardiothoracic intensive care unit (CICU) faced a high CLABSI incidence, with a standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 2.3 at baseline.
  • Hospital executive leadership mandated CLABSI reduction efforts within the CICU.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate interprofessional strategies for reducing CLABSI incidence in a cardiothoracic intensive care unit.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a structured quality improvement program in lowering the standardized infection ratio (SIR).

Main Methods:

  • Employed A3 methodology and the plan-do-check-act cycle for interprofessional CLABSI reduction efforts.
  • Conducted bi-weekly meetings over two years with unit leaders (nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, allied health professionals) to formulate and implement interventions.
  • Monitored CLABSI reduction efficacy using the standardized infection ratio (SIR).

Main Results:

  • Achieved a significant reduction in the standardized infection ratio (SIR) for CLABSI from 2.3 to 0.8 over a three-year period.
  • Observed a decrease in the standardized utilization ratio (SUR) from 1.0 to 0.89, indicating a reduction in central venous catheter days.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of targeted quality improvement activities.

Conclusions:

  • Interprofessional CLABSI reduction efforts are effective in enhancing patient safety within cardiac surgical intensive care units.
  • Successful implementation requires strong teamwork, accountability, staff acceptance, and robust support from hospital executive leadership.
  • Sustained reduction in CLABSI rates is achievable through a dedicated, collaborative quality improvement approach.