Eliminating Error in Central Line Scheduling and Placement Using Quality Improvement Methods
As a result of our multifactorial quality improvement initiative in the scheduling and placement of central lines, we were able to eliminate surgical line placement sentinel events and improve care for pediatric patients with cancer.
Authors
- Michael J. Tchou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9710-8920)
- Anna Linton
- Timothy Garrington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8843-8343)
- Tyler Anstett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2633-6122)
- Jonathan P Roach
- Laurel Riess
- Leanne Adamson
- Adel Younoszai
Institutions
- University of Colorado Hospital (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Inoue Hospital (JP)
- Children's Hospital Colorado (US)
- Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (US)
- University of Colorado Denver (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Published
- 2024-11-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/xcs.0000000000001238
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00