Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5867151 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2015 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Hospitals should optimize best practice in the collection, handling, and management of blood culture specimens, an often overlooked but essential component in providing optimal care of patients in all settings and populations, reducing financial burdens, and increasing the accuracy of reportable CLABSI. Although universal concepts exist in blood culture practices, some issues require further research to determine benefit. Institutions undertaking a review of their blood culture programs are encouraged to use a checklist that addresses elements that encompass the research contained in this review.
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Authors
Robert A. BS, MT(ASCP), CIC, Eric D. MD, PhD, Josephine RN, BS, MS, CNS-A, CNS-N, ANP-c, Cindy BSN, RN, Regina BSN, RN, OCN, Michelle BS, MT(ASCP), SLS, Carol RN, MSN, ANP, Stacy DNP, NP-C, ACNS-BC, CCRN, Barbara P. CIC, Karen RN, Katherine L. RN, CCRN,