Date of Award

Summer 2026

Document Type

Project – Full Written

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Committee Chair

Tiffany Stewart

Abstract

Knowledge of nurse-sensitive indicators such as CLABSI and how they impact patient outcomes is an essential aspect of healthcare today. Hospital-acquired infections increase mortality, increase length of stay in the hospital, and increase financial burden to the patient and facility. The aim of this quality project was to provide targeted education on the impact of central line-associated bloodstream infections. Using a pre- and post-survey design, a convenience sample of staff nurses working in the hematology/oncology units of a large academic hospital participated in an education intervention focused on central line-associated bloodstream infection prevention. Knowledge scores were unaffected by the intervention. Interpretation of the data showed there was a high attrition rate for both surveys. The sample size of those participating in the education session was small, and the number of respondents was even smaller. Overall, the project did not reveal a knowledge deficit related to care of central lines or its importance. The findings did suggest potential influences on nursing behavior such as change fatigue or chronic staff fatigue. This project highlights the need for future qualitative research to further explore these factors and their impact on practice.

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