Reducing catheter-related bloodstream infections using Lean Six Sigma methodology

• Main Authors: Xiwen Feng (Author), Qihua Huang (Author), Li Yuan (Author), Fuhua Lu (Author), Rujia Deng (Author), Ping Xia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Central venous catheters (CVC) are used for dialysis in end-stage renal disease patients, presenting a significant risk for Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI). While Lean Six Sigma has been effective in reducing CRBSI, its efficacy outside intensive care units (ICU)...