March 1, 2010

With checklist, Michigan ICUs hold infections down for 3 years

By: OR Manager

Tags: Infection Prevention

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The state of Michigan, which used a 5-step checklist to virtually eliminate central-line bloodstream infections in ICUs, has been able to keep the number near zero for 3 years. Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, a patient safety expert at Johns Hopkins University School…

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With checklist, Michigan ICUs hold infections down for 3 years

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