What does this research mean for the field?

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.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the effectiveness of a peripheral intravenous catheter bundle in reducing bloodstream infections.

February 23, 2026Infection Disease & Health0 citationsOpen Access

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

NINicola Isles SKSamantha Keogh

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

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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