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McMaster University; Available at: gradepro. J Hosp Infect. Download references. A possible explanation is that reduction in CLABSI on general wards was not apparent due to the short follow-up period as opposed to the longer follow-up period for the HRUs. The secondary outcome was that the rates of BCC declined significantly in Phase 3 and 4 when compared to Phase 1 and 2.

As for limitations, the study is not a randomized controlled trial; variable follow-up periods may have contributed to different outcomes observed on the different units. Use of disinfection cap to reduce central-line-associated bloodstream infection and blood culture contamination among hematology-oncology patients.

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