A
Progress Report on the National On
the CUSP: Stop BSI
Project
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is funding a national effort to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections (BSIs) in U.S. hospitals by implementing a Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP). The On the CUSP: Stop BSI project is a unique partnership with the Health Research & Educational Trust, the Johns Hopkins University Quality and Safety Research Group, and the Michigan Health & Hospital Association's Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality. This report summarizes progress made in the first 2 years of the On the CUSP: Stop BSI project that has recruited more than 700 hospitals' participation.
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A project of:
Health
Research & Educational Trust
Johns
Hopkins University Quality and Safety Research Group
Michigan
Health & Hospital Association Keystone Center for Patient Safety &
Quality
Executive Summary
Background
Progress Update
Project Impact
Conclusions
Introduction and Objective
Methods
Data Sources
Participation Measures
CLABSI Rates
Results
Project Participation
Project Impact
Areas for Continued Improvement
Conclusion
Appendix A: Participating Hospitals, by State
Disclaimer:
This
report was developed with data collected and analyzed under contract with the
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The information and
opinions expressed herein reflect solely the position of the authors. Nothing
herein should be construed to indicate AHRQ support or endorsement of its
contents.
AHRQ
Publication No: 11-0037-EF
Current as of April 2011
Internet Citation:
Eliminating CLABSI: A National Patient Safety Imperative. AHRQ
Publication No: 11-0037-EF, April
2010. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/onthecusprpt/