Financial Stewardship and CLABSI Elimination: A Blueprint for Reliable Outcomes.
Publication Title
Journal for healthcare quality : official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2026
Keywords
Humans; Catheter-Related Infections; Hospitals, Community; Cross Infection; Catheterization, Central Venous; california; burbank; psjmc
Abstract
Each central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) carries a price tag hospitals cannot afford to ignore. After experiencing 13 CLABSIs in 1 year, a mid-sized community hospital strengthened daily reliability through structured, interdisciplinary practices that improved visibility and accountability. These efforts resulted in sustained CLABSI-free performance and reduced avoidable expenses. Disciplined processes support financial stewardship by creating operational reliability and minimizing waste associated with preventable harm.
Specialty/Research Institute
Integrative Medicine
Specialty/Research Institute
Quality
Specialty/Research Institute
Nursing
DOI
10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000743
