Central line-associated bloodstream infections

Vascular access is among the most common invasive procedures performed in healthcare. A standardized approach to insertion, care, maintenance and removal of vascular access devices improves quality in patient care. EQIC’s approach to CLABSIs focuses on best-practice infection prevention strategies.

Assessment

• Checklist for prevention of CLABSI - CDC

Toolkits and guidelines

• Central line-associated bloodstream infections toolkit and monograph - The Joint Commission
• Toolkit for reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections - AHRQ
• How-to guide: Prevent central line-associated bloodstream infection - IHI
• Intravascular catheter-related infection - CDC
• Central venous access device insertion by qualified vascular access specialists or other applicable healthcare clinician - Association for Vascular Access

Strategies for improvement

• Targeted assessment for prevention CLABSI implementation guide - CDC
• Recording: Introduction to the CDC targeted assessment for prevention CLABSI program
• Central line insertion practices adherence monitoring - CDC
• Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update - SHEA/IDSA/APIC/AHA/The Joint Commission
• CLABSI FAQs - SHEA/IDSA/AHA/APIC/CDC/The Joint Commission