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Hospital Onset Bacteremia
Sources of hospital onset bacteremia (HOB), its identification, how effectively HOB can be prevented, treated and considerations for quality metrics.
Henry Ford Health: Accelerating Efforts to Reduce CLABSI Rates Yields Promising Results
Henry Ford’s hematology-oncology unit has reduced the incidence of CLABSIs in its hematology-oncology unit by 75%, documenting only two cases between July 2020 and June 2021.
A Case Study in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates
A Case Study in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Rates
Achieving Sustained Reduction in Blood Culture Contamination
Reducing blood culture contamination is critical for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of bloodstream infections. To achieve sustained reduction in blood culture contamination, a multifaceted approach — incorporating technique, technology, and process improvement —has proven to be effective. One such approach, leveraged by a community hospital affiliated with a large health care system in the East, is the Baldridge Excellence Framework. Join this webinar to learn more about their journey and how the principles of the Baldridge Excellence Framework may be applied to your institution to improve patient safety and quality outcomes.
Getting Hospitals to Zero | Center
A report highlighting key findings from STRIVE (States Targeting Reduction in Infections via Engagement) - a national initiative funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and aimed at improving infection control practices and strengthening health care-associated infection prevention stakeholder relationships at the local level.