NTI Recorded Session NTI25332

Change Happens: Preparing for the New Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Measure

Author(s): Tim Kelly, MS, MBA

CERP A 1.00

Expires Dec 31, 2027

Topics: Infectious Disease, Beacon, Quality Improvement

Population: Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal

Role: Staff

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Activity Summary

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) account for only 20% of all hospital-onset bacteremia and fungemia (HOB). The CDC invites voluntary reporting of a new digital quality measure for HOB while signaling a long-term intent to replace the current CLABSI measure with the broader HOB measure in a pay-for-performance program. This session analyzes the major contributors to HOB along with high-level mitigation approaches. The latest guidance on the timing of retirement of the CLABSI measure and strategies to enhance patient safety and minimize penalties are reviewed.

Objectives

  • Contrast the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) measure and the hospital-onset bacteremia and fungemia (HOB) measures.
  • Identify the major contributors of non-CLABSI HOB.
  • Create a strategy for implementing the new HOB digital quality measure within your organization.

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