How-to Guide: Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream ...

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effective best practices for CLABSI reduced the CLABSI rate by 74% statewide.12 Similarly, in Hawaii, a statewide ICU Collaborative focusing on comprehensive CLABSI prevention efforts reduced the mean CLABSI rate from 1.5 infections per 1000 catheter days to 0.6 infections per 1000 catheter days 16-18 months post-intervention.13 10

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