Sustained and prolonged reduction in central line-associated bloodstream infections as a result of multiple interventions.
Weber
David J
DJ
University of North Carolina Health Care, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7030, USA. dweber@unch.unc.edu
Brown
Vickie M
VM
Sickbert-Bennett
Emily E
EE
Rutala
William A
WA
D016470:Bacteremia / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000382:microbiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009657:North Carolina