Abstract

The average central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) rate of ICU was 3.89â ° , higher than the average rate of 2.6â ° in all medical centers in Taiwan. which motivating us to improve this phenomenon. As a result, the rate of CLABSI was reduced from 8.79â ° to 3.56â °.

Authors

Ya-Fen Fan

Author Details

Ya-Fen Fan, SN, Department Cardiovascular Surgery;Department of Nursing, Mackey Memorial Hospital;HungKuang University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Lambda Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Hungkuang University, Taichung, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Bundle Care, Central Line-associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI), Intensive Care Units (ICU)

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Reduce CLABSI of a medical intensive care unit in a tertiary referral center in Taiwan

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The average central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) rate of ICU was 3.89â ° , higher than the average rate of 2.6â ° in all medical centers in Taiwan. which motivating us to improve this phenomenon. As a result, the rate of CLABSI was reduced from 8.79â ° to 3.56â °.