The author reviews the patient, provider, and device factors that contribute to central line–associated bloodstream infections and discusses preventive strategies.

An additional case of CLABSI was over-reported. The study suggests that the 33 percent of unreported cases underline the need to create a system of data validation for public infection reporting ...

To avoid confusion and potential unreliability of CAUTI data, APIC recommended CMS expand reporting for CLABSI before CAUTI, and expand CAUTI reporting at least one year after the CAUTI definition ...

Decreased infection rates were sustained over time. A line team provided for standardized, consistent central-line maintenance care leading to a significant, sustained decrease in CLABSI in a NICU.

DALLAS — Preliminary results of a new study show that children with short bowel syndrome are at high risk for central line-associated bloodstream infections, according to a presenter here ...

New guidelines released by The Joint Commission to help prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections highlights the role of nurses in helping prevent CLABSI, according to a news release by ...

Recent definition changes have resulted in subdivision of CLABSIs into mucosal barrier injury (MBI-CLABSI) and non–MBI-CLABSI according to guidance from the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network ...

DALLAS — Preliminary results of a new study show that children with short bowel syndrome are at high risk for central line-associated bloodstream infections, according to a presenter here ...