Impact of a midline catheter prioritization initiative on device utilization and central line-associated bloodstream infections at an urban safety-net community hospital

Overuse of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can lead to idle central line (CL) days and increased risk for CL-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). We established a midline prioritization initiative at a safety-net community hospital. This initiative led to possible CLABSI avoi...

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Published in:Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE 2024, Vol.4 (1), p.e27-e27, Article e27
Main Authors: Mena Lora, Alfredo J, Lindsey, Brenna, Echeverria, Stephanie, Ali, Mirza, Krill, Candice, Takhsh, Eden, Bleasdale, Susan C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catheters
Concise Communication
Cost control
COVID-19
Indigent care
Infections
Medical instruments
Pandemics
Patient safety
Patient satisfaction
Venous access
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Summary:Overuse of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) can lead to idle central line (CL) days and increased risk for CL-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). We established a midline prioritization initiative at a safety-net community hospital. This initiative led to possible CLABSI avoidance and a decline in PICC use.
ISSN:2732-494X
2732-494X
DOI:10.1017/ash.2024.21