Implementation and impact of a business intelligence system on catheter-related bloodstream infections: a multicenter experience.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are associated with increased mortality and healthcare costs. We describe implementing a hospital-wide business intelligence (BI) system coupled with infectious disease (ID) specialist intervention to support proactive CRBSI surveillance.

Methods

We conducted a multicenter, retrospective analysis of a quality improvement initiative from January 2019 to September 2024. A BI system used predefined criteria (leukocytosis, elevated C-reactive protein, prolonged catheter duration, and fever) to identify high-risk patients. Starting in July 2022, ID specialists reviewed these cases and provided advice on catheter reassessment. We employed interrupted time series (

SUBMITTER: Huang PY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771846 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature