Factors related to the accurate application of NHSN surveillance definitions for CAUTI and CLABSI in Texas hospitals: A cross-sectional survey

Jennifer Adams, Teri Mauldin, Karen Yates, Christi Zumwalt, Tera Ashe, Diana Cervantes, Meng Hua Tao

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Abstract

Previous studies indicate variability in the accurate application of National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance criteria with limited data on possible contributing factors. In this cross-sectional, convenience sampled web-based survey sent to members of Texas infection prevention and control organizations, training, experience, and time spent on surveillance was collected and assessed including 2 case studies. Our results indicate correct identification of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) criteria may be associated with 2019 National Healthcare Safety Network training (CAUTI: aOR = 0.17, 95% CI: 0.04, 0.80; CLABSI: aOR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.045, 4.56) and increased years of infection prevention experience (CAUTI: aOR = 1.35, 95% CI: 0.42, 4.33; CLABSI: aOR = 1.23, 95% CI: 0.24, 6.38). Routinely performing more hours of surveillance may increase accuracy of CLABSI identification, but not CAUTI.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-113
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Infection Control
Volume50
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2022

Keywords

  • CAUTI
  • CLABSI
  • NHSN Surveillance
  • National Healthcare Safety Network

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