title: Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rates in the Context of a Caring-Healing Environment: A Patient Safety Program Evaluation.
abstract: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) prove to be detrimental to both the patient and the hospital. The present study was a quality improvement training project to affect CLABSI rates in the cardiac intensive care unit in the context of a caring-healing environment, and contributed to a culture of patient safety to empower staff to speak up if they see a breach in protocol at any time. A caring-healing environment encouraged staff to take the extra time and precautions to prevent infections for their patients and created a better quality of care for the patients.
authors.affiliation: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Daphne Hanson, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, LHRM, holds a doctor of nursing practice degree from Florida Atlantic University. She graduated with a master's degree in nursing administration and finance, is board certified as a nurse executive, and holds a certification in cardiovascular excellence and nursing care. Daphne is currently the director of quality and risk management at a hospital in South Florida.
authors.forename: Daphne
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hanson
mesh_terms: D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration; D061214:Patient Safety / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D058996:Quality Improvement