Central line-associated bloodstream infections and completion of the central line insertion checklist: A descriptive analysis comparing a dedicated procedure team to other providers

Abstract

A primary strategy of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention is standardized, aseptic insertion of central lines. We compared hospital-wide CLABSI rate pre- and post-implementation of a dedicated procedure team as well as central line checklist completion and patient-specific variables between the procedure team and other providers. No significant differences were found. Further CLABSI prevention should focus on central line maintenance.

Keywords: CLABSI; CLABSI rate; Checklist completion; Maintenance; Patient-specific variables.