Recurrent central-line-associated bloodstream infection in a single high-risk patient.
Recurrent central-line-associated bloodstream infection in a single high-risk patient.
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单个高危患者中复发性中心导管相关血流感染。
DOI:
10.1017/ice.2022.190
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发表时间:
2023
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Baghdadi,JonathanD
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作者:
Pek,Zachary;Canepa,Hannah;Gregg,KarenL;Cabunoc,MarieK;Leekha,Surbhi;Baghdadi,JonathanD
DiscussionAmong healthcare-associated infections, CLABSI has the greatest potential negative impact on patient outcomes, including increased mortality risk and prolonged length of hospital stay. 1–3 CLABSI rates are also linked to hospital reimbursement through the Medicare hospital-acquired conditions reduction program and the State of Maryland’s Quality-Based Reimbursement. For these reasons, CLABSI has been declared a “never event,” and significant efforts have been undertaken to prevent its occurrence. 4 Most US states legally require public reporting of healthcareassociated infections via the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). 5 According to NHSN definitions, any bloodstream infection that develops in the context of a central line and cannot be attributed to an alternative source is counted as a CLABSI. If the blood culture is positive for a qualifying pathogen, signs or symptoms of infection are not required. Determination of an alternative source of infection depends on the quality of documentation and can be subjective, introducing variability based on who does the chart review. 6–8On average, the rate of CLABSI in the United States is 1.7 events per 1,000 central-line days. 9 Based on 17 CLABSIs over a single 2,000-day period, this patient’s individual CLABSI rate was 8.5 events per 1,000 central-line days. These CLABSIs accounted for 27% of all CLABSIs occurring at his admitting hospital. During this period, the NHSN-defined CLABSI rate reflected the largely unmodifiable circumstances of a single patient instead of the quality of care received by most patients at this hospital. CLABSI prevention is difficult and requires engagement by the entire healthcare team. Efforts to maintain that engagement can be undermined when publicly reported rates are biased to suggest that infection prevention practices do not make a difference. When staff are less motivated, the expectation of recurrent CLABSI can