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On the CUSP: Stop Blood Stream Infections - Resources


Description

The resources from the Stop Blood Stream Infections ("Stop BSI") program aim to eliminate catheter-related bloodstream infections and their associated costs. Similar efforts in Michigan were successful in nearly eliminating these infections by reducing the median rate of catheter-related bloodstream infections to zero. Stop BSI will expand these efforts nationwide.

The Stop BSI program includes a variety of resources including:
  • The Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Toolkit, which supports efforts to implement evidence-based practices and eliminate central line-associated blood stream infections in clinical areas
  • The Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program (CUSP) Toolkit, which improves safety culture and helps clinicians learn from their mistakes (two components of a safety scorecard) by integrating safety practices into the daily work of a unit or clinical area
  • Getting started (pre-implementation checklist)
  • FAQs
  • Additional resources

Developer

Johns Hopkins University Quality & Safety Research Group

Funding Sources

Sandler Foundation; Johns Hopkins University Quality & Safety Research Group


QualityTool Topic

Patient/Medication safety; Prevention and wellness


History

  • Release Date: 10/2008
  • Review Date: 04/2009
  • Original Summary: 10/2009
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Last updated: August 08, 2012.