Standardized Techniques for a New Standard in Blood Culture Contamination

Learning Objectives:

Review the potential causes of blood culture contamination, and the magnitude and scope of the issue
Understand the multi-department impact of blood culture contamination, including economic and clinical ramifications of contamination
Detail evidence-based practices and solutions to address blood culture contamination
Share best practices on how to drive change to prepare for a 1% standard in blood culture contamination rates

Barb DeBaun, RN, MSN, CIC
Improvement Advisor, Cynosure Health

Dr. Jason Betts
Director, Emergency Services, Emory Healthcare

2022.Dr. Betts Webinar

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