Strategies for the successful implementation of disinfecting port protectors to reduce CLABSI in a large tertiary care teaching hospital

Abstract

Disinfecting port protectors are a supplement to the central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention bundle as an optional recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite evidence of effectiveness, few centers have successfully reported systematic, sustained implementation of these devices. In this article, we discuss a successful implementation in a large tertiary care teaching hospital, using an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach. Infection prevention; Bacteremia; Ethanol caps; Bundle measures; Quality improvement; Hub infection.

Keywords: Bacteremia; Bundle measures; Ethanol caps; Hub infection; Infection prevention; Quality improvement.