Save A Line, Save A Life: Implementation of a Central Line Resource Nurse Role to Engage Staff in Reduction of CLABSI Rate on an Inpatient Oncology Unit
Bloodstream infections in cancer patients, often associated with a central venous catheter (CVC), can increase length of stay, healthcare cost, and mortality.
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Work Title | Save A Line, Save A Life: Implementation of a Central Line Resource Nurse Role to Engage Staff in Reduction of CLABSI Rate on an Inpatient Oncology Unit |
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Creators | Carol Tringali, MS, RN, AOCNS; JoAnn Melcher, RN; Charlene Stein, RN, OCN |
Version number | 1 |
Keyword | Penn State Hershey Nursing; Central Line; Nurse Education; Oncology |
License | All rights reserved |
Work Type | Poster |
Publication Date | May 2012 |
Subject | Central Line; Oncology Nursing |
Deposited | November 22, 2013 13:45 |