QIA Guidelines
Reduce Long Term Catheter (LTC) Use Activities
Selection Criteria:
Using the Achievable Benchmark of Care (ABCTM) Model, the Network shall identify facilities in the Network service area with Long-Term Catheter (catheter in use > 90 days) rates.
Long-Term Catheter (LTC) Goals:
The Network shall decrease LTC rates in the Network-service area by at least 0.25% by evaluation based on data available in 2019.
CMS Recommended Learning Activity:
Prevention of intravascular infections, blood-borne pathogen transmission (e.g., hepatitis B), and influenza and pneumococcal disease are priorities identified in the National Action Plan to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections: Roadmap to Elimination (http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/hai/esrd.html).
QIA Reporting to Network
- February 2020 QIA bi-Monthly Feedback Worksheet PDF; Online Reporting Form (Due February 15, 2020)
- ALL QIA Facility Contact Form and RCA Barriers Online Form (Due January 15, 2020)
- RCA/PDSA Worksheet PDF (Barriers to be reported on QIA Facility Contact Form)
Tools and Resources
CDC Resources:
Four ways to get ahead of Sepsis flyer PDF
What Got You Sick? Viruses or Bacteria? flyer PDF
Six Tips to Prevent Dialysis Infection Guide PDF
Network Resource(s):
Catheter Countdown Laminated Poster PDF
Sepsis Q&A and Puzzle (for patients): PDF
Network Webinars
2020 QIA Overview Webinar: This recording provides an overview of Network QIAs, timelines, resources and activities.
Recording; Slides
June 12, 2019
2019 HAI BSI/LTC Best Practice Webinar
Slides
April 11, 2019
2019 HAI BSI Educational Training Webinar
Slides
For more information:
Jeanine Pilgrim, MPH, CHES, CPXP, CPHQ
Program Director
(516) 209-5365
jeanine.pilgrim@ipro.us