THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 Page 7 MelroseWakefield Hospital Recognized for High Standard of Infection Control Hospital achieves zero central line infection rate M ELROSE, MASSACHUSETTS — MelroseWakefi eld Hospital is one of 339 hospitals across the United States and just one of ten in Massachusetts to record a central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate of zero, according to the recently released HealthcareAssociated Infections dataset from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. CLABSI is a serious hospital-acquired infection that occurs when germs get into the bloodstream through a central line, or catheter which is placed into a patient’s arm, neck, chest or groin to give them fl uids or medications. The Healthcare-Associated Infections dataset, updated April 30, includes performance data for fi ve types of infections collected through the CDC’s National Healthcare Safety Network. The measures show how often patients in a hospital contract infections during an inpatient stay compared to similar hospitals. The measures apply to all patients treated in acute care hospitals, including adult, pediatric, neonatal, Medicare and non-Medicare patients, according to the CMS data dictionary. Data was collected from July 2023 through June 2024. “Our team at MelroseWakefield Hospital achieved a CLABSI rate of zero by implementing consistent safety protocols, training staff, and leading with a culture of safety and communication that always puts patient safety fi rst,” said Chief Medical Offi cer Michael DeLeo, MD. “We are proud to have achieved the zero infection rate and are committed to continuously providing the highest quality care.” GUEST COMMENTARY | FROM Page 3 understand how asking simple questions, practicing secure storage and understanding the signs of a mental health crisis can prevent irreversible loss. For starters, ask other parents, friends, and relatives if they keep fi rearms and how they’re stored. It might feel awkward at fi rst. But just like you’d ask about peanuts if your child has an allergy, asking about guns could save a life. Similarly, parents — even the ones who don’t own guns — need to talk to their kids about firearm safety. Make sure kids understand that guns aren’t toys. We also need to normalize open conversations around mental health. This is especially important when it comes to putting necessary time and space between a teen in a moment of crisis and a fi rearm. And 8 in 10 Americans agree that productive conversations can help reduce gun injury and death among children and teens. Sharing JaJuan’s story could help save another family from going through what we did. Talking about secure storage and crisis intervention doesn’t have to be controversial. It just has to be done. Start those lifesaving conversations today. And for those who don’t know where to begin, information and resources to help start the conversation are available. We can all agree that we can all play a role in creating a safer America where gun violence is no longer the leading cause of death for children and teens. Julvonnia McDowell is the mother of a son who died from an unintentional shooting and is an advocate for secure gun storage. This piece originally ran in USA Today. SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welo welcome the loyal customers of tino Insur nce is p yal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM co
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