In April, 12 of the 13 Teams working to reduce or eliminate CABSI met in regional meetings to share information with each other about the elements of their work. These teams have been testing changes in their units since November and collecting information that is demonstrating their success. All units have improved in the use of the insertion checklist, determining the necessity of the line, and many have newly standardized processes to assure masks are worn within a radius of sterile procedures, to name a few of the changes. Many teams are working on antiseptic use and a few are using silver patches at insertion site.
