Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units in the USA.
Herzer KR, Niessen L, Constenla DO, et al. Cost-effectiveness of a quality improvement programme to reduce central line-associated bloodstream infections in intensive care units in the USA. BMJ Open. 2014;4(9):e006065. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006065.
This study analyzed the cost-effectiveness of the Keystone ICU project, a highly successful program for preventing central line–associated bloodstream infections. The authors found that the intervention achieved improved safety at no additional cost to hospitals.