A survey study of the association between active utilization of National Healthcare Safety Network resources and central-line-associated bloodstream infection reporting

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2023 Jun;44(6):962-964. doi: 10.1017/ice.2022.156. Epub 2022 Jul 15.

Abstract

In this survey of 41 hospitals, 18 (72%) of 25 respondents reporting utilization of National Healthcare Safety Network resources demonstrated accurate central-line-associated bloodstream infection reporting compared to 6 (38%) of 16 without utilization (adjusted odds ratio, 5.37; 95% confidence interval, 1.16-24.8). Adherence to standard definitions is essential for consistent reporting across healthcare facilities.

MeSH terms

  • Catheter-Related Infections* / epidemiology
  • Catheterization, Central Venous*
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Humans
  • Sepsis*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires