From lines to lifelines: a quality improvement study to reduce CLABSI at a level III NICU in LMIC.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Point-of-care quality improvement (POCQI) methods can reduce the rate of CLABSI by improving compliance with the care bundle.

Methods

A quality improvement study comprising three phases was planned in the NICU of a tertiary care hospital in western India to assess the impact of the central line care bundle. Baseline data were collected for 8 weeks to find the incidence of CLABSI. An aim statement was made and a team formed. A root cause analysis was conducted to identify the factors contributing to the high rate of CLABSI. Various changed ideas were tested in plan-do-study-act cycles and monito

SUBMITTER: Biswas J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778275 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature