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MULTI-USE WEBSITE

On the CUSP: Stop HAI.

Health Research & Educational Trust, MHA Keystone Center.

BOOK/REPORT

Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: a Global Challenge, a Global Perspective.

The Joint Commission. Oakbrook Terrace, IL: Joint Commission Resources; May 2012.

NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Rounding to influence.

Reinertsen JL, Johnson KM. Healthc Exec. Sept/Oct 2010;25:72-75.

STUDY

A multidisciplinary approach to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections.

McMullan C, Propper G, Schuhmacher C, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2013;39:61-69.

COMMENTARY

Using the opportunity estimator tool to improve engagement in a quality and safety intervention.

Duval-Arnould J, Mathews SC, Weeks K, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2012;38:41-47.

MEASUREMENT TOOL/INDICATOR

Tubing Misconnections Self Assessment for Healthcare Facilities.

Horsham, PA: Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Deerfield, IL: Baxter Healthcare; 2012.

AUDIOVISUAL

Hospital-acquired infections.

Moss-Coane M, O'Connell K, Fishman N. Radio Times. April 28, 2011.

STUDY

Monitoring and reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections: a national survey of state hospital associations.

Murphy DJ, Needham DM, Goeschel C, Fan E, Cosgrove SE, Pronovost PJ. Am J Med Qual. 2010;25:255-260.

AUDIOVISUAL

How a simple checklist can dramatically reduce medical errors.

Pronovost PJ. On Call. IHI Open School for Health Professionals. November 3, 2008.

BOOK/REPORT

2009 National Healthcare Quality Report.

Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; March 2010. AHRQ Publication No. 10-0003.

STUDY

Using evidence, rigorous measurement, and collaboration to eliminate central catheter-associated bloodstream infections.

Sawyer M, Weeks K, Goeschel CA, et al. Crit Care Med. 2010;38(suppl 8):S292-S298.

COMMENTARY

In Conversation with…Sanjay Saint, MD, MPH

AHRQ WebM&M [serial online]. November 2008.

STUDY

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus central line–associated bloodstream infections in US intensive care units, 1997-2007.

Burton DC, Edwards JR, Horan TC, Jernigan JA, Fridkin SK. JAMA. 2009;301:727-736.

BOOK/REPORT

Eliminating CLABSI: A National Patient Safety Imperative.

Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; September 2011. AHRQ Publication No. 11-0037-1-EF.

STUDY

Effect of nonpayment for hospital-acquired, catheter–associated urinary tract infection: a statewide analysis.

Meddings JA, Reichert H, Rogers MA, Saint S, Stephansky J, McMahon LF. Ann Intern Med. 2012;157:305-312.

COMMENTARY

Infection preventionist checklist to improve culture and reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections.

Goeschel CA, Holzmueller CG, Cosgrove SE, Ristaino P, Pronovost PJ. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2010;36:571-575.

COMMENTARY

Health Care–Acquired Urinary Tract Infection: The Problem and Solutions

Nicolle LE. AHRQ WebM&M [serial online]. November 2008.

STUDY

The ability of intensive care units to maintain zero central line–associated bloodstream infections.

Lipitz-Snyderman A, Needham DM, Colantuoni E, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171:856-858.

STUDY

Sustaining reductions in catheter related bloodstream infections in Michigan intensive care units: observational study.

Pronovost PJ, Goeschel CA, Colantuoni E, et al. BMJ. 2010;340:c309.

STUDY

Evaluation of an evidence-based, nurse-driven checklist to prevent hospital-acquired catheter-associated urinary tract infections in intensive care units.

Fuchs MA, Sexton DJ, Thornlow DK, Champagne MT. J Nurs Care Qual. 2011;26:101-109.

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