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Economic evaluation of quality improvement interventions for bloodstream infections related to central catheters: a systematic review.

Nuckols TK, Keeler E, Morton SC, et al. Economic Evaluation of Quality Improvement Interventions for Bloodstream Infections Related to Central Catheters: A Systematic Review. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(12):1843-1854. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.6610.

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January 25, 2017
Nuckols TK, Keeler E, Morton SC, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(12):1843-1854.
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Central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) represent a key source of preventable harm to patients, and they are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Prior research has shown that interventions to reduce CLABSIs result in significant cost savings to the health system but may decrease profit margins for hospitals. This systematic review examined the economic value of quality improvement efforts to reduce CLABSIs and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). Based on results from 15 studies, investigators concluded that hospital spending on CLABSI and CRBSI prevention efforts is worthwhile, leading to significant hospital savings as well as marked reductions in bloodstream infections. A PSNet perspective discussed the role of infection prevention in patient safety.

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Nuckols TK, Keeler E, Morton SC, et al. Economic Evaluation of Quality Improvement Interventions for Bloodstream Infections Related to Central Catheters: A Systematic Review. JAMA Intern Med. 2016;176(12):1843-1854. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.6610.

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