Od-033351 Central Line Education for Registered Nurses
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Type
On Demand
Credit
Yes
Description
This course offers 1.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to nurses. To claim the credits ... show more
This course offers 1.0 Continuing Professional Education credits to nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to June 30th, 2024. Once your evaluation is complete, log on to CloudCME® from your left SiTEL menu, and toggle to your Transcript to find the credits.
About this Course: 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.
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- Identify indications for central line placement in the clinical setting.
- Apply central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) care management standards, including prevention procedures.
- Describe the role of the nurse and the “Observer” during the central line insertion and removal procedures.
- Articulate the 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