title: [Evaluation of practices for the prevention and control of bloodstream infections in a government hospital].
abstract: The aim of this study was to observe clinical procedures in order to evaluate the practices used for the control and prevention of bloodstream infections associated with short-term central venous catheters (BSI-ACVC). The study data came from 5877 assessments distributed among selected practices. The results revealed the following adherence rates among the practices selected: 91.6% for recording the indication and permanence time of the CVC, 51.5% for adhering to the care and maintenance of the dressing at the CVC insertion site and its devices, 10.7% for hand hygiene practices while performing procedures related to the CVC, and 0.0% for the practices related to the insertion of the central venous catheter (CVC). The results demonstrate the need for further elaboration of strategies that ensure sustainable compliance practices for prevention and control BSI-ACVC in the institution being assessed.
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. jacjardim@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jaquelline Maria
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Jardim
authors.forename: Rúbia Aparecida
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Lacerda
authors.forename: Naury de Jesus Danzi
authors.initials: Nde J
authors.lastname: Soares
authors.forename: Bruna Kosar
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Nunes
mesh_terms: D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006779:Hospitals, Public; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*