Sustaining Improvements in CLABSI Reduction in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Unlabelled: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are preventable events that increase morbidity and mortality. The objective of this quality project was to reduce the incidence of CLABSIs in a pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit.

Methods: Institutional review of an unacceptably high rate of CLABSIs led to the implementation of 4 new interventions.

Using an Escape Box in Continuing Nursing Education for Multidisciplinary Emergency Preparedness.

An escape room is a strategy that engages learners and allows them to participate actively in a lesson. This article describes the implementation of an escape box as an escape room lesson and teaching method during an inpatient nursing skills day with a multidisciplinary team. Participants totaled 75 and included nurses, respiratory therapists, and advanced practice nurses.