Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluates a daily electronic health record (EHR) alert designed to reduce unnecessary central venous catheter (CVC) use among hospitalized adults. The alert identifies patients with an active CVC and no documented indication, prompting the first-contact provider to document line necessity. The study compares alert and a secure chat intervention to usual care, with the goal of reducing unnecessary line days and related CLABSI risk.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Not hospice patient class * Active central line for at least 24 hours
Exclusion criteria
* No active central line * Central line present for less than 24 hours
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Total number of central line days without a documented indication | Up to Month 3 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of femoral central lines in place for more than 2 days | Up to Month 3 |
| Number of non-tunneled hemodialysis catheters without an active hemodialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy order | Up to Month 3 |
Countries
United States
Contacts
NYU Langone Health