ICU outcomes following a Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) reduction quality improvement project.

Background: Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) are significant complications for hospitalized patients. Several different approaches have been used to reduce CLABSI.

Objective: This study aimed to (1) describe a systematic approach used to analyze and reduce CLABSI rates in a surgical ICU (SICU) at a quaternary care medical facility (CLABSI reduction bundle) and (2) examine the association of the bundle on CLABSI rates in the SICU, compared to six unexposed health system ICUs.