A Progress Report on the National On the CUSP: Stop BSI Project, Neonatal CLABSI Prevention
Since August 2011, 100 neonatal intensive care units in nine States have participated in a national, neonatal central line-associated bloodstream infection (NCLABSI) reduction project as part of the ´óÏóÊÓƵ-funded national effort to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in U.S. hospitals by implementing a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP). CLABSI is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality for infants in NICUs because of these patients have immature immune systems. This Progress Report on the National On the CUSP: Stop BSI Project, Neonatal CLABSI Prevention provides an overview of the project's accomplishments to date and discusses the project's next steps.
A project of:
Health Research & Educational Trust
Neonatal CLABSI in partnership with:
Perinatal Quality Collaborative of North Carolina (PQCNC)
Missouri Center for Patient Safety (MOCPS)
Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction & Objectives
Methods
Data Collection and Analysis
Results
Participation
Central Lines
Infections
Maintenance
Team Check-Up Tool
Rates
Rate Overall
Rates By Weight
Rates By Bed Size
Impact
Conclusion
Next Steps
Disclaimer: This report was developed with data collected and analyzed under contract with the ´óÏóÊÓƵ (AHRQ). The information and opinions expressed herein reflect solely the position of the authors. Nothing herein should be construed to indicate ´óÏóÊÓƵsupport or endorsement of its contents.
