title: Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections  on Inpatient Oncology Units Using Peer Review.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe a peer-to-peer program and the outcomes of interventions to reduce the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections in patients in bone marrow transplantation, medical, and surgical oncology units. The article reviews the process and describes tools used to achieve success in a Magnet®-designated academic medical center.
authors.affiliation: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.
authors.forename: Kathleen Evanovich
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Zavotsky
authors.affiliation: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Malast
authors.affiliation: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
authors.forename: Onyekachi
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Festus
authors.affiliation: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
authors.forename: Vickie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Riskie
mesh_terms: D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016522:Oncology Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*
keywords: central line–associated bloodstream infections; peer review; quality improvement