IHA case studies

Eliminating Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) System-Wide: Expanding Quality Improvement Practices Beyond Critical Care Units

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This quality project evaluated the impact of translating evidence based CLABSI practice from the adult population to the pediatric population to eliminate pediatric CLABSI.

The hospital joined a national collaborative in December 2009 that focused on developing and sustaining a program that eliminates pediatric CLABSI while engaging key physicians, infectious disease practitioners and nurses specifically dedicated to quality improvement measures.

After joining the collaborative, PICU improved their CLABSI rates to 1.65 per 1,000 catheter days in 2011 and is currently at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 catheter days for 2012—more than 140 days bloodstream infection free. PSHU improved their rates to 2.94 per 1,000 catheter days in 2011 and is currently 0.0 per 1,000 catheter days in 2012 and more than 300 days BSI free.

This case study is part of the Illinois Hospital Association's annual quality awards. Each year, IHA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Illinois hospitals in continually improving and transforming health care in the state. These hospitals are improving health by striving to achieve the Triple Aim--improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction); improving the health of populations; and reducing the per capita cost of health care.

Award recipients achieve measurable and meaningful progress in providing care that is:

  • Safe
  • Timely
  • Effective
  • Efficient
  • Equitable
  • Patient-centered

(The Institute of Medicine's six aims for improvement.)

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