PPT-Journey to Improvement Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI)

NHSN Methodology National Healthcare Safety Network 2005 All blood cultures reviewed Line Present Known pathogen No other source of infection Common skin contaminant 2 or more Cultures SignsSymptoms. S hospitals each year These infections are usually serious infections typically caus ing a prolongation of hospital stay and increased cost and risk of mortality CLABSI can be prevented through proper insertion techniques and management of the centra Education for Medical Staff and their Allied Health Providers (AHP). ETMC. July 2014. The information in this self-pace education presentation is intended to re fresh and / or bring new information to you regarding techniques to use to prevent Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI). Some pertain to hospital staff while others pertain to anyone involved in the care of a patient.. &. Preventing Spread of Bloodborne Pathogens. West Virginia Northern Community College. Patient Care Technician. Bloodborne Pathogen Discussion. What is a central catheter?. A central venous catheter, also called a central line, is a long, thin, flexible tube used to give medication, fluids, blood products or monitor central venous pressure. These catheters are designed for short-term use of a week to two weeks (Haller,2002).. Bloodstream . Infection . Reduction. Expanding Prevention Hospital Wide. Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, FSHEA. Associate Professor of Medicine. University of Rochester Medical Center. Agenda. Review the burden of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) outside the ICU. . London 5th October 2012. Arno Mank, Nurse Researcher, . Past President, EBMT-NG . Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam. The European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Overview. Why?. Dotter Interventional Radiology, OHSU, Portland, Oregon. Central Line-Associated. Blood. Stream Infections. (CLABSI). The Impact of your Practice. 1. . CLABSI incidence and burden. 2. CLABSI Standards of Care. Change IV tubing and needleless connectors every 96 hours. Daily CHG bathing. Change bed linens and gowns daily. Do not draw routine blood cultures from central lines. Appropriate hand hygiene upon entering and exiting every patient room. Removal. Preventing Infection. Needle-Free Valves. Insertion. Central Line Bundle. Care & Maintenance. TPN. Flushes. Are central lines driving you crazy?. . What you need to know when a central line is necessary…. Prompting Removal of Unnecessary Catheters. AHRQ Safety . Program. for Intensive. Care Units: Preventing CLABSI and . CAUTI. AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019. April 2022. Case 1: Central Venous Catheter . Avoiding Improper Placement Techniques. AHRQ Safety Program for Intensive. Care Units: . Preventing CLABSI and . CAUTI. AHRQ Pub. No. 17(22)-0019. April 2022. Disrupting the Lifecycle of a Catheter Device. Skills Validation. TeamSTEPPS Infusion. Unit Audit Form. Policy Review. 1. . Non-tunneled or short term. . . Temporary central catheters are placed when access is required from days up to a few weeks in the acute care settings. . Paul Kurtin, MD. Chief Quality and Safety Officer. Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Audience Participation. . Question One. Do you think the rate of CABSIs in your NICU can be reduced to zero…and stay there?. Madeleine Ashcroft, RN, MHS, CIC, CVAA (c). ​. 12 December . 2023. Introduction. ICPs and Vascular Access Nurses have different roles and specialty knowledge, but we share concerns with preventing intravascular infections. A. ssociated . B. lood . S. tream . I. nfection (. CLABSI. ) – a bloodstream infection in the presence of a central line that is not secondary to an infection at another body site . ASSESSMENT. KNOW YOUR LINES – know your patient’s central line type and indication.