bloodstream infection, central venous catheter, prevention, children’s hospital, implementation, education
Conditions
Interventions
The implementation of an Quality Improvement (QI) program. This QI will affect healthcare workers in care for CVC's.
QI program (a tailored multifaceted implementation strategy) consisted of: Reminde
Sponsors
University Medical Center Rotterdam, Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All healthcare workers employed at the Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's Hospitial, Rotterdam, involved in patient care will participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Healthcare workers who are not involved in patient care.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measure is the number of catheter-associated infections per 1000 line-days. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The process outcome is degree of adherence to use of these CVC bundles. A cost-effectiveness analysis is part of the study. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactOnno K. Helder
Wytemaweg 80
Outcome results
None listed