Reducing CLABSI through a quality strategy for the implementation of the aseptic non-touch technique in a pediatric ward

• Main Authors: Ana C. Guerrero-Díaz (Author), Daniela de la Rosa-Zamboni (Author), Ma. A. Martin-Martin (Author), Isabel Rosas-Mateos (Author), Marisol Medina-Pelcastre (Author), Margarita Torres-García (Author), Almudena Laris-González (Author), Martha Avilés-Robles (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Permanyer, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most epidemiologically relevant health care-associated infections. The aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) is a standardized practice used to prevent CLABSIs. In a pediatric hospital, the overall CLABSI rate was 1.92/1...