Pediatric Nursing Grand Rounds, 'CAUTI: Journey to Zero Infections' is July 15

PICU Team quality-indicators poster, dated January 21, 2013, showing day counters for central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI), catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), and ventilator-associated infection; the lower section is partly cropped.

February 7, 2013 PICU reaches new milestone in fight against infections

On Jan. 10, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt reached impressive new territory — 365 days without a single case of central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI), catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) or ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP).

By Paul Govern

Front exterior of Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, a low brick-and-glass building with a covered entrance, driveway, leafless trees, and an American flag.

September 30, 2026 Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital leads systemwide Tennessee Hospital Association 2025 Zero Harm Awards

The awards track infection categories including central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, Clostridioides difficile infections, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections.

By Holly Fletcher

Flyer for “Pediatric Nursing Grand Rounds,” featuring the session “Professional GOVRNance as a Catalyst for Nursing Excellence,” scheduled Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 9:00–10:00 a.m. on Microsoft Teams. It includes a QR code labeled “JOIN HERE,” speaker portraits and names, event details, accreditation information, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt branding.

August 26, 2025 Pediatric Nursing Grand Rounds, ‘Professional Governance as Catalyst for Nursing Excellence,’ is Sept. 17

Pediatric Nursing Grand Rounds, ‘CAUTI: Journey to Zero Infections’ is July 15

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