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View article: Iterative Health Equity Analyses of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Events at a Pediatric Hospital
Iterative Health Equity Analyses of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Events at a Pediatric Hospital Open
Background: Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health equity stipulates all have a fair, just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Limited evidence exists for disparities in health equity and healthcare-ass…
View article: Identifying risk factors for pediatric central-line–associated bloodstream infections
Identifying risk factors for pediatric central-line–associated bloodstream infections Open
Background: Pediatric patients often require central venous catheters (CVCs) for a variety of clinical indications, including medication administration, parenteral nutrition, and venous blood sampling. Patients with CVCs are at risk for ce…
View article: Investigating a cluster of pediatric oncology invasive fungal infections–Lessons learned
Investigating a cluster of pediatric oncology invasive fungal infections–Lessons learned Open
Background: In spring 2021, the infection prevention and control department at a pediatric academic medical center identified 3 oncology patients with concern for invasive Rhizopus spp infections. An in-depth investigation was conducted, b…
View article: COVID-19 Contact Tracing in a Pediatric Hospital: Maximizing Effectiveness Through Specialized Team and Automated Tools
COVID-19 Contact Tracing in a Pediatric Hospital: Maximizing Effectiveness Through Specialized Team and Automated Tools Open
Background: In their interim infection prevention and control recommendations for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that healthcare facilities have a plan to id…
View article: Expanding Hospital Capacity during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Family Voice Matters
Expanding Hospital Capacity during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Family Voice Matters Open
Introduction: During the initial COVID-19 response, this children’s hospital reduced its inpatient capacity by 52 beds with double rooms’ conversion to single patient occupancy, causing significant capacity constraints. To solve this chall…
View article: Stewardship Intervention to Optimize Central Venous Catheter Utilization in Critically Ill Children
Stewardship Intervention to Optimize Central Venous Catheter Utilization in Critically Ill Children Open
Introduction: We aimed to describe utilization and indication(s) for long-term central venous catheters (CVCs) in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and identify potential strategies to decrease CVC utilization. Methods: We conducted a…
View article: Risk Factors for Pediatric Surgical Site Infection Following Neurosurgical Procedures for Hydrocephalus: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study
Risk Factors for Pediatric Surgical Site Infection Following Neurosurgical Procedures for Hydrocephalus: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study Open
Background Infection is a major complication following cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) diversion procedures for hydrocephalus. However, their pediatric risk factors for surgical site infection (SSI) are currently not well defined. Because SSI …
View article: Practice Improvement for Standardized Evaluation and Management of Acute Tracheitis in Mechanically Ventilated Children
Practice Improvement for Standardized Evaluation and Management of Acute Tracheitis in Mechanically Ventilated Children Open
Introduction: There is no consensus definition for ventilator-associated tracheitis and limited evidence to guide diagnosis and treatment. To improve acute tracheitis evaluation and management, this quality improvement project aimed to (1)…
View article: Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Intervention to Achieve Sustained Improvement in Hand Hygiene Reliability in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Intervention to Achieve Sustained Improvement in Hand Hygiene Reliability in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open
Introduction: Suboptimal hand hygiene (HH) remains a significant modifiable cause of healthcare-associated infections in the intensive care unit. We report a single-center, quality improvement project aimed at improving adherence to optima…