Author ORCID Identifier
Lindsay Calderon 
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0919-0077
Department
Biological Sciences
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2013
Abstract
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) are all too common and often fatal events. To estimate the number of preventable CLABSIs, the authors analyzed SIR (Standardized Infection Ratio) and the number of CLABSI data from Hospital Com-pare. Several studies have suggested that an SIR of 0.35 may be achievable. If all institutions were able to perform at this level, then almost 50% of CLABSI would be prevented.
Journal Title
American Journal of Medical Quality
Recommended Citation
Kavanagh, K. T., Calderon, L. E., & Saman, D. M. (2013). Much Work Still to Be Done to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. American Journal of Medical Quality, 29(5), 454-455. doi:10.1177/1062860613513317
