英文摘要 |
According to the 2012 data obtained from the intensive care unit (ICU) of an eastern medical center, the average central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate was 6.63‰. This rate was significantly higher than the average rate of the medical center as reported in the Taiwan Clinical Performance Indicator. By improving procedures and setting up an information system, a bundle care improvement plan was implemented from February 2013 to December 2014 to improve the quality of catheter insertion and removal of unnecessary catheters as early as possible. In 2014, the CLABSI rate in the ICU dropped from 6.63‰ (before implementation of the improvement plan) to 3.21‰. The catheter indwelling rate increased from 68.55% to 52.03%. Both displayed statistically significant changes (p < 0.05). The results showed that implementation of the bundle care could systematically lower the rate of CLABSI. The care staffs became more aware of CRBSI prevention after incorporation of the information system and principles of bundle care in clinical care. The complicated administrative procedure associated with the improvement plan was also simplified along with the reduction in paper waste by printing, document writing, stock supplies, manpower, time, and space. Finally, the medical expense for clinical operations was curbed, while patient safety and care quality were greatly improved. |