Post-Insertion Vascular Access Device Care: Infection Prevention Across the Continuum – IC Webinars

[Tim Spencer]

FYI to all ICP’s interested in VA infection prevention.

See attached link for those who would like to attend a webinar on the
following;

Post-Insertion Vascular Access Device Care: Infection Prevention Across
the Continuum

Thursday, February 13, 2014

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
(9 AM PST/11 AM CST)

Prevention of vascular access device (VAD)-related infections remains a
national goal. Optimal catheter care at the time of placement through
implementation of the “central line bundle” has had a major impact on
central line associated bloodstream infection rates. However, the
central line bundle strategy is not enough. There is growing attention
and emerging research now aimed at post-insertion care and maintenance.
Because many patients transition between health care settings, such as
from hospital to home or long-term care settings, sound care and
maintenance care strategies are essential in preventing infection as
well as potential re-hospitalization. This webinar focuses on current
evidence and recommendations for post-insertion VAD care including
attention to aseptic technique, dressings, IV tubing, and needleless
connector disinfection.

http://www.infectioncontrolresource.org/invite/20140213/invNurses.html

Timothy R. Spencer, RN, APN, DipAppSci, Bach.Health, ICCert.
Clinical Nurse Consultant, Central Venous Access & Parenteral Nutrition
Service

Conjoint Lecturer, South West Sydney Clinical School | Faculty of
Medicine | University of NSW
Dept of Intensive Care, Level 2, Clinical Building, Liverpool Hospital,
Elizabeth Street, Liverpool, 2170, NSW, Australia
Tel (+61) 2 8738 3603 | Fax (+61) 2 8738 3551 | Mob +61 (0)409 463 428 |
Tim.Spencer@sswahs.nsw.gov.au |
Timothy.Spencer@unsw.edu.au

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