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1. Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) Central line-associated … bloodstream infections (CLABSI), are a type of healthcare-associated infection (HAI), and is associated … Tools Tools for Reducing Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections These tools will help each … unit implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections

2. Estimated Cost Implications of Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Patients With Medical Devices (pdf file)
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   March 01, 2022 - Estimated Cost Implications of Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Patients With Medical Devices Decolonization … First, identify all annual bloodstream infections in non-ICU patients with central lines, midline catheters … This includes all bloodstream infections regardless of whether they were related to the device. … This table helps calculate the cost savings from prevented bloodstream infections after subtracting … in bloodstream infections.

3. Upcoming Webinars: Hospitals Interested in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   February 01, 2025 - Upcoming Webinars: Hospitals Interested in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections … a free 9-month program beginning in July to implement strategies to reduce central line-associated bloodstream … infections. … Participants will receive free expert consultation to promote infection prevention procedures, regular

4. Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   November 01, 2024 - MRSA Prevention Toolkit: ICUs & Non-ICUs Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections … Central line-associated bloodstream infections, or CLABSIs, are associated with significant morbidity … Presentations Presentation: Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) After … reviewing the content of this presentation, viewers will be able to: Define a central line-associated bloodstream … infection (CLABSI) and identify its significance to patient safety and MRSA prevention.

5. Final Progress Report: Central Venous Catheter (CVC)–Related Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Cancer (pdf file)
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   January 01, 2024 - Final Progress Report: Central Venous Catheter (CVC)–Related Bloodstream Infections in Pediatric Cancer … This advantage is mitigated by an increased risk of bloodstream infections (BSIs). … Use of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infection prevention practices by US hospitals. … Impact of a dedicated intravenous therapy team on nosocomial bloodstream infection rates. … Infections In Pediatric Oncology Patients Central Venous Catheter (CVC)–Related Bloodstream Infections

6. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
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   January 01, 2020 - Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections … 19 made up 7.1%.10 Youth ages 10-19 years are at risk of contracting meningitis, a possibly fatal11 infection … but is most important as a potential cause of meningitis.12 It can also cause meningococcemia, a bloodstream … infection.12 The meningococcal vaccine is recommended for all children ages 11-12 years. … Weight loss also may lead to muscle wasting, infections, and increased risk of pressure ulcers.

7. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
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   October 01, 2015 - Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections

8. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
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   January 01, 2014 - Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections

9. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
   www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/research/findings/nhqrdr/2014chartbooks/hispanichealth/2014nhqdr-hispanichealth-pt3.pptx
   September 19, 2015 - Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections … patients age 18 years and over with length of stay of 4 or more days, excluding patients admitted for infection … patients age 18 years and over with length of stay of 4 or more days, excluding patients admitted for infection … more than a year before kidney failure are less likely to begin dialysis with a catheter, experience infections

10. Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, 2009–2012
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    July 01, 2015 - Standardized infection ratios for central line-associated bloodstream infections and surgical site infections

11. Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2022 - Henry Ford Hospital's Hematology-Oncology Unit Uses AHRQ Safety Program to Lower Bloodstream Infections … Program ( CUSP ), Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit has reduced the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream … This was the highest number since the hospital started tracking infection rates, according to Kelsey … infections have dropped by 75 percent in one year. … Infections (CLABSI), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Healthcare Costs, Outcomes

12. Appendix C. Article Exclusion List with Reason for Exclusion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2013 - infection and those with methicillin-susceptible S. aureus bloodstream infection? … infection. … Published before 2002 Dixon RE,  1987 Costs of nosocomial infections and benefits of infection … Does not pertain to CLABSI specific HAI Hoste EA, 2004 Effect of nosocomial bloodstream infection … Does not pertain to CLABSI specific HAI Slonim AD, 2001 Nosocomial bloodstream infection

13. Appendix 2. Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Fact Sheet | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2018 - Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Fact Sheet Tools for Reducing Central Line-Associated … central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI). … Bottom line Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) result annually in: 84,551 … Risk factors of catheter-related bloodstream infections in parenteral nutrition catheterization. … Translating evidence into practice to prevent central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections

14. References | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    August 01, 2015 - Eliminating catheter-related bloodstream infections in the intensive care unit. … Sustaining reductions in catheter related bloodstream infections in Michigan intensive care units: observational … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU. … Facilitating CLABSI prevention: a qualitative study comparing perspectives of infection control specialists … Preventing central line-associated bloodstream infections: a qualitative study of management practices

15. 134-Clabsi-Prevention-Central-Line-Maintenance (doc file)
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    October 01, 2024 - References Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI): Components of a Central … Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Toolkit and Monograph. … /central-line-associated-bloodstream-infections-toolkit-and-monograph/. … An intervention to decrease catheter-related bloodstream infections in the ICU. … Eliminating catheter-related bloodstream infections in the intensive care unit.

16. 053-Dec-Guide-Readiness (doc file)
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    October 01, 2024 - total bloodstream infection rates from all causes for patients in the unit, not just central-line infection … infection bloodstream events … cost of a unit-attributable bloodstream infection. … Bloodstream infection event (central line-associated bloodstream infection and non-central line associated … bloodstream infection).

17. 048-Key-Evidence-Decolonization (doc file)
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    October 01, 2024 - bathing would decrease incidence of colonization and bloodstream infections (BSIs) due to MRSA and VRE … infections. … Infections in General Medical and Surgical Units (ABATE Infection Trial): a Cluster-randomised Trial … Effectiveness of chlorhexidine bathing to reduce catheter-associated bloodstream infections in medical … infections in general medical and surgical units (ABATE Infection trial): a cluster-randomised trial

18. ChristianaCare Used AHRQ Resources to Reduce Blood Infections, Expedite Stroke Care | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2020 - Patient infection rates dropped after ChristianaCare implemented CUSP strategies to promote improved … The number of central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units (ICUs) decreased … "The CUSP initiative gave each ICU 'ownership' of its infection rates. … infection rates. … Infections (CLABSI), Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Outcomes, Patient Safety,

19. Appendix B. Decisionmaking and Readiness for Implementation | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2013 - The REDUCE MRSA Trial showed a 44 percent reduction in all-cause bloodstream infections when baseline … These are total bloodstream infection rates from all causes, not just those limited to central line infection … Specifically, the number of attributable ICU bloodstream infections within a reasonable length of time … to central line infection bloodstream events. … , and the second most common cause of central line associated bloodstream infection.

20. Decolonization | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    May 01, 2025 - Patients with specific medical devices who were decolonized had a 30 percent reduction in bloodstream … infections. … Universal decolonization was found to reduce all-cause bloodstream infections by more than 40 percent … infections. … prevention practices, universal decolonization was found to reduce all-cause bloodstream infections