Comparison of metrics used to track central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) across a regional network.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
The paradoxical relationship between standardized infection ratio and standardized utilization ratio for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in contrast to central-line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs), in addition to CAUTI definition challenges, incentivizes hospitals to focus their prevention efforts on urine culture stewardship rather than catheter avoidance and care.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Advani, SD; Smith, BA; Seidelman, J; Turner, N; Anderson, DJ; Lewis, SS
Published Date
- July 16, 2021
Published In
Start / End Page
- 1 - 3
PubMed ID
- 34266514
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1559-6834
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1017/ice.2021.297
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States