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Hematology/Oncology Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections Collaborative

This multi-year NACHRI effort is focused on reducing CLABSI in the pediatric hematology/oncology unit. Participants in this initiative learn how to reliably implement "best practice" bundles to reduce CLABSI, collect monthly data, and attend two workshops each year while receiving transparent performance feedback data and coaching. Teams also discover new knowledge and test new interventions systematically and quickly through the collaborative's large sample sizes and methodological rigor.

Since October 2009, the NACHRI Hematology Oncology CLABSI collaborative has:

• Saved 39 lives
• Prevented 318 infections
• Saved over $11,128,864