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

CBE ID
2726
1.4 Project
Patient Safety
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Spring 2019
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Fall 2024
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 central venous catheter (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

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients, regardless of age, who undergo CVC insertion

    • Exclusions

      None

      The measure includes a denominator exception as indicated by reporting 6030F-1P for the numerator: 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
      Endorsed Patient Safety Spring Cycle 2019
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
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      American Society of Anesthesiologists
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