Reducing bloodstream infections with a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle at 38 Australian hospitals: A quality improvement initiative

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The implementation of a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle at 38 Australian hospitals reduced bloodstream infections and local infections associated with peripheral intravenous catheters. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

Nicola Isles; Samantha Keogh

doi:10.1016/j.idh.2025.12.001

February 19, 2026Infection Disease & HealthOpen Access

Reducing bloodstream infections with a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle at 38 Australian hospitals: A quality improvement initiative

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Key Points

To evaluate the effectiveness of a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle in reducing bloodstream infections.
Implemented a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle across 38 hospitals
Monitored compliance with infection prevention standards
Measured nursing time savings and staff satisfaction
Significant reduction in bloodstream infections including SABSI
Decreased local infections related to peripheral intravenous catheters
Increased compliance with established infection control standards
Improvements in nursing time efficiency
Enhanced overall staff satisfaction

Implication

Quality improvement initiative reduces bloodstream infections in Australian hospitals, suggesting enhanced compliance benefits.

Abstract

Implementation of the bundle resulted in SABSI reduction, reduced local PIVC infection, greater compliance with the Standard, nursing time savings, and improved staff satisfaction.

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Isles et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699bee1c1c6c6bad5397fca7 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idh.2025.12.001

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Reducing bloodstream infections with a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle at 38 Australian hospitals: A quality improvement initiative

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Reducing bloodstream infections with a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle at 38 Australian hospitals: A quality improvement initiative

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Abstract

Discussion

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