Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: Useful Tools, An International Perspective - Tools Directory

Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: Useful Tools, An International Perspective - Tools Directory Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: Useful Tools, An International Perspective – Tools Directory Note: Tools in this directory are presented in the order in which they appear in the toolkit. [...] Chapter Tool/Note Introduction • Prevalence of HCAI in Developed Countries (corresponding to Figure I-1 of CLABSI Monograph Preventing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: A Global Challenge, A Global Perspective, page viii) Introduction • Prevalence of HCAI in Developing Countries (corresponding to Figure I-2 of CLABSI Monograph, page ix) Introduction • HAI Causes in US by DHHS (corres. [...] The science on the use of these flushes and locks is evolving and use may be appropriate for specific patients. [...] Disinfection of Catheter Hubs, Connectors, and Injection Ports Note: In general, closed catheter access systems are associated with fewer infections than open systems and should be used preferentially.1,2 Chapter 3 Scrub the Hub © The Joint Commission. [...] Chapter 4 CDC Frequently Asked Questions about Catheters Chapter 4 CDC-SHEA Patient Guides: FAQ’s about catheter associated blood stream infections Chapter 4 A Brochure from The Joint Commission’s Speak Up™ Campaign Chapter 4 The Role of Collaboratives Lessons from the Keystone ICU Project Chapter 5 Overview of Surveillance and Surveillance Systems Examples of National and International.