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Elizabeth M Slebodnick1, Kristen Carlin2
1Department of Nursing Practice, Professional Development, and Innovation, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA.
Abstract:
To decrease central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates at a quaternary care children's hospital, a house-wide CLABSI Nurse Champion role was implemented in January 2023. The CLABSI Nurse Champion coached clinical nurses to evidence-based bundle elements and performed assessments of high-risk patients. Mean CLABSI rates decreased after implementation of the role (1.74 to 0.87 per 1,000 central line days). This project demonstrated the benefit of utilizing a CLABSI nurse champion role within pediatrics.
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