APSIC guide for prevention of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)

• Published in: Antimicrobial resistance & infection control Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 16
• Main Authors: Ling, Moi Lin, Apisarnthanarak, Anucha, Jaggi, Namita, Harrington, Glenys, Morikane, Keita, Thu, Le Thi Anh, Ching, Patricia, Villanueva, Victoria, Zong, Zhiyong, Jeong, Jae Sim, Lee, Chun-Ming
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central 04-05-2016; BMC
• Subjects: Central line associated bloodstream infections; CLABSI; Insertion bundle; Maintenance bundle; Quality improvement; Review; Insertion bundle; CLABSI; Quality improvement; Central line associated bloodstream infections; Maintenance bundle
• ISSN: 2047-2994; 2047-2994
• DOI: 10.1186/s13756-016-0116-5

This document is an executive summary of the APSIC Guide for Prevention of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI). It describes key evidence-based care components of the Central Line Insertion and Maintenance Bundles and its implementation using the quality improvement methodology, namely the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) methodology involving multidisciplinary process and stakeholders. Monitoring of improvement over time with timely feedback to stakeholders is a key component to ensure the success of implementing best practices. A surveillance program is recommended to monitor outcomes and adherence to evidence-based central line insertion and maintenance practices (compliance rate) and identify quality improvement opportunities and strategically targeting interventions for the reduction of CLABSI.