title: The journey to zero.
abstract: This column explores some of the strategies employed on a journey to zero central line infections.
authors.affiliation: Critical Care, Emergency Department, NSLIJHS Glen Cove Hospital, Glen Cove, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Doreen
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: O'Grady
authors.forename: Darlene
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Parmentier
authors.forename: Jeanine
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Woltmann
mesh_terms: D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000592:standards*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006764:Hospitals, Community / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation