ThoughtExchange invitation to provide feedback on infections arising from peripheral intravenous catheters
Te Tahu Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission is planning a national quality improvement initiative to reduce blood stream infections associated with peripheral intravascular devices (PIVCs) in our hospitals. Healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (HA-SAB) has been increasing steadily since 2017. Over two-thirds of these events are related to medical device use, and most of the devices involved […]