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Prevention of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI) – Central Venous Catheter (CVC)

CBE ID
0464
1.4 Project
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound techniques followed

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Patients for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier
          technique*, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile
          ultrasound techniques** followed
          Definitions:
          *Maximal sterile barrier technique includes ALL of the following elements:
          • cap
          • mask
          • sterile gown
          • sterile gloves
          • sterile full body drape
          ** Sterile ultrasound techniques require sterile gel and sterile probe covers

          NOTE: For purposes of this measure, maximal sterile barrier technique during CVC insertion is defined to include use of:
          cap AND mask AND sterile gown AND sterile gloves AND a large sterile sheet AND hand hygiene AND 2% chlorhexidine for cutaneous antisepsis.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          All patients, regardless of age, who undergo CVC insertion

        • Exclusions

          Denominator Exceptions: Documentation of medical reason(s) for not following all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound techniques during CVC insertion (including increased risk of harm to patient if adherence to aseptic technique would cause delay in CVC insertion)

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Patient Safety Project 2013-2014
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American Society of Anesthesiologists
          Steward Organization POC Email
          Steward Organization Copyright

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