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On the CUSP: Stop BSI in Florida's Hospitals
FHA Initiative to Eliminate Blood Stream Infections
Florida hospitals are invited to participate in a new FHA initiative focused on reducing central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) in hospital ICU and non-ICU units. This project seeks to replicate the success of Michigan Hospital & Health System's Keystone Centers two-year collaborative to reduce the incidence of CLABSI, using the Comprehensive Unit Based Safety Program (CUSP) and CLABSI reduction protocols developed by Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD, and others at Johns Hopkins University.
Each participating unit will:
- Learn how to apply the CUSP program and CLABSI reduction tools and training, including tools for multidisciplinary rounding, and use of daily goal sheets
- Receive tools for measuring and monitoring CLABSI and safety culture in units
- Receive ongoing support through monthly content and coaching calls
- Have access to expert Johns Hopkins faculty for conference calls and educational conferences
- Receive a detailed manuals on CUSP and CLABSI prevention
Monthly Content Calls:
Occur 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET, on the second Tuesday of each month. Click on the Menu for more details.
Florida Coaching Calls:
Occur 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, on the third Tuesday of the month. Click on the Menu for more details.
Weekly Immersion Calls for New Units:
Begin July 8 through August 12, 2010, occur Thursdays 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET. Dial-in number is (866) 219-5631, Call Title is "CUSP/CLABSI Cohort Four"
FHA Staff Contacts:
If you have any questions, comments, require help, please contact either:
Luanne MacNeill, luannem@fha.org, (407) 841-6230 x158
Kim Streit, kims@fha.org, (407) 841-6230 x114
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