Infection Prevention

Central Line Infection Prevention Bundle
A Central Line Infection Prevention Bundle is a package of evidence-based interventions that produce dramatic reductions in the incidence of bloodstream infections or ventilator-associated pneumonia. These types of infections are common in Intensive Care Units where intravenous catheters and mechanical ventilators are used.

This measure shows the percent of the total number of patients who are given every step in the package of evidence-based interventions. The steps are:

• Use of hand hygiene by the person performing the procedure.
• Documentation of that the person performing the procedure is using precautions, such as, wearing a sterile gown and gloves and covering the patient's head and body with a large sterile drape.
• Documentation of the use of an antiseptic wipe(s).
• Documentation from the caregiver about why they chose the site or documentation about the clinical evidence supporting the caregiver's choice of the site.
• Daily assessment is performed regarding the continued necessity of catheter use.

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