AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI: Final Report.

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AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI: Final Report.

May 18, 2022

Molefe A, Hung L, Hayes K, et al. Rockville MD: Agency for healthcare Research and Quality; 2022. AHRQ Publication No. 17(22)-0019.

Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are a persistent challenge for health care safety. This report shares the results of a 6-cohort initiative to reduce CLABSI and/or CAUTI infection rates in adult critical care. Recommendations for collaborative implementation success are included.

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