Using the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program model for sustained reduction in hospital infections.

Background: Prompted by the high number of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), our institution joined the national On the CUSP: Stop BSI initiative. We not only report the significant impact that the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) had in reducing CLABSI, but also report catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in 2 intensive care units (ICUs).

Methods: At our community-based academic health care system, 2 ICUs implemented CUSP tools and developed local interventions to reduce CLABSI and other safety problems.

The risk of umbilical hernia and other complications with laparoendoscopic single-site surgery.

Study Objective: To estimate the risk of umbilical hernia and other latent complications in women who underwent laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) for a gynecologic indication.

Design: Retrospective, nonrandomized clinical study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: Four tertiary care academic medical centers.