Nurse champion role to prevent CLABSI
Abstract:
To decrease CLABSI rates at a quaternary care children’s hospital, a house-wide CLABSI Nurse Champion role was implemented in January 2023. The CLABSI Nurse Champion coached clinical nurses to evidence-based bundle elements and performed assessments of high-risk patients. Mean CLABSI rates decreased after implementation of the role (1.74 to 0.87 per 1,000 central line days). This project demonstrated the benefit of utilizing a CLABSI nurse champion role within pediatrics.
Reference:
Slebodnick EM, Carlin K. Implementation of a House-Wide Nurse Champion to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. Am J Infect Control. 2026 Feb 9:S0196-6553(26)00086-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2026.02.004. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41672148.