A helping hand: The impact of a central line insertion support team

Abstract

As part of a central line-associated bloodstream infections prevention initiative, our academic medical center formed a dedicated nursing team to assist with central line insertions and provide support with caring for difficult lines and dressings. During the program's first 3 years, the proportion of insertion-related central line-associated bloodstream infections occurring in areas within the team's scope declined overall by 47%.

Keywords: Central line maintenance; Central line–associated bloodstream infection; Compliance rounding; Dedicated team; Infection prevention.