While I am not able to tell you a rate for NorthCrest's CLABSI prior to the initiative, I can say in the last three years (since we started using the Central Line Bundle and checklist) we have had only one CLABSI. This was from a femoral line started in the emergency department. We performed a thorough review of the breakdown in this individual's care and now have all our Emergency docs on board with avoiding femoral lines and adhering to our bundle and checklist. We took this very seriously and learned from our mistake.
Melissa Allen, RN, BSN, MS
Housewide ICP
NorthCrest Medical Center
TN
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