Intensive Care Unit Associated Infection (ICUAI) National Surveillance Programme

Source: Health Protection Scotland

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Date of publication: April 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: The first report from the Intensive Care Unit Associated Infection (ICUAI) National Surveillance Programme provides data for the period May 2009 to January 2010 from 19 Intensive Care Units in Scotland.  The report contains surveillance data data relating to central venous catheter-related infection (CRI), catheter related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI), pneumonia (PN) and bloodstream infections (BSI).

Length of publication: 24 pages

US catheter infection reduction scheme to roll out across NHS

Source: Nursing Times.Net

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Date of publication: January 2011

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: A new scheme to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections is to be rolled out across the NHS.  The ‘Matching Michigan’ programme has been successful in the US and uses data collection and checklists to lower infection rates.

Length of publication: Web page

High impact action to reduce infections

Source: Nursing Management UK, volume 17, issue 6, pages 14-19

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Date of publication: October 2010

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: Third in a series on the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement publication, ‘High Impact Actions for Nursing and Midwifery’.  This article examines the importance of aseptic technique for the prevention of urinary tract and other infections.  A local initiative to reduce cases of ventilator associated pneumonia, and central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections are described.

Length of publication: 6 pages

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Surveillance tool to help recognise signs of catheter related infections

Source: Nursing Times, February 2010, vol./is. 106/6(12-4) (16th Feb)

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Date of publication: February 2010

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This article outlines the development of a surveillance tool at Central Manchester University Hospital Foundation Trust, designed to recognise signs of infection and speed up catheter removal.

Length of publication: 3 pages

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Central line care bundle to be launched in December

Source: Nursing Times.net

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Date of publication: 13th October 2009

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: A national initiative to reduce central venous catheter associated bloodstream infections (CABSI) is set to be launched in December, potentially saving the NHS £14m per year.

A memorable framework for consistent renal dialysis catheter insertion procedure

Source: Clean, Safe Care
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Case study
In a nutshell: Having identified a lack of consistency in the documentation of actions taken and observations made prior to renal dialysis catheter insertion, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust have developed a memorable framework to embed into daily practice.  SCIP (Screening, Cleaning, Insertion, Post-insertion care) provides a step-by-step framework that if followed demonstrates compliance and provides documentary evidence in the event of an infection related problem.
Length of publication: 1 page PDF

Showcase hospitals evaluate BARDEX® I.C. silver alloy and hydrogel-coated catheter

Source: Clean, Safe Care
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Report
In a nutshell: Several trusts from around the country have been recruited as showcase hospitals, to evaluate products and technologies which potentially reduce healthcare-associated infection.  The first evaluation report examines the use of the BARDEX® I.C. silver alloy and hydrogel-coated catheter.  The report examines whether the product reduces infections, how easy it was to use, issues that arose in relation to implementation and adoption, and what staff thought of the product. The report also offers advice for organisations considering introducing the product.
Length of publication: 20 page PDF