Abstract
Infectious complications in the intensive care unit (ICU) are associated with higher morbidity, mortality, and increased health care use. Here, we report the results of implementing 2 different models (open vs closed) on infectious complications in the ICU. The closed ICU model was associated with 52% reduction in ventilator-associated pneumonia rate (P = .038) and 25% reduction in central line-associated bloodstream infection rate (P = .631). We speculate that a closed ICU model allows clinical leadership centralization that further facilitates standardized care delivery that translates into fewer infectious complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1744-1746 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American Journal of Infection Control |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CLABSI
- Infection
- VAP
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Epidemiology
- Health Policy
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Infectious Diseases