Od-014828 Updates On Preventing Central Line Associated Blood stream Infections: (CLABSI)
This course is not active.
Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
The purpose of this course is to assist nurses to feel confident when changing central line dressings ... show more
The purpose of this course is to assist nurses to feel confident when changing central line dressings. Nurses will be able to understand their responsibility when taking care of patients with central lines to prevent CLABSI. Drawing blood cultures from central lines, central line dresssing changes, PICC line dressing changes, mediport dressing changes, care of dialysis and TPN lines are reviewed.
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- Review the updated nursing policy on Vascular Access Device (VAD) Care and Maintenance
- Understand the proper techniques involved in central line dressing changes
- Understand the proper technique involved in drawing blood cultures from central lines
- Understand how to appropriately take care of Intravenous (IV) Tubing
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Fees
Free
Activity Director
Meghan Perrotta
Organization
MedStar Washington Hospital Center