Reducing CLABSIs in an Adult Cardiothoracic ICU.

Local Problem: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are associated with increased mortality and costs. In the cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) of an academic medical center, nine CLABSIs occurred in fiscal year (FY) 2018.

Purpose: The aim of this project was to reduce the CLABSI rate in the CTICU and sustain the results.