OasisLMS

Speakers: Justine Moore, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CPHQ, Allison Wall, MSN, RN, CMSRN, GERO-BC, CNL, Jennifer Sather, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL, CPHQ

Implementing a quality improvement initiative to reduce blood culture contaminations involves utilizing evidence-based practices within DMAIC framework. This includes assessing structures (e.g., equipment), processes (e.g., collection techniques), and outcomes (e.g., contamination rates). By incorporating best practices, such as staff training on aseptic techniques and a non-additive discard tube, we aimed to enhance the quality of blood culture collection and decrease contamination rates, which led to improved patient outcomes and organization cost savings.