Od-029783 MedStar Health Central Line Education for Nursing
This course is not active.
Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
This course focuses on defining a central line infection, outlining the MedStar Health’s Central ... show more
This course focuses on defining a central line infection, outlining the MedStar Health’s Central Line Infection Prevention Standards, the care of the patient receiving a central line, insertion, maintenance, and removal of a central line. Only individuals who have received appropriate central line training are eligible to assist with insertion, maintenance, removal and care for patients that have a central vascular catheter
show lessObjectives
- Define central vascular access device, also referred to as CVAD and discuss indications for placement in the clinical setting
- Identify CLABSI prevention procedures and standards.
- Discuss the role of the “Observer” during central line insertion, including use of the checklist and aborting the procedure.
- Discuss standards of practice surrounding central line removal including personnel, patient positioning, and complications.
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Julia Gardner
Juliag444@gmail.com
Organization
MedStar Health System and Shared Services