Hospital-Onset Bacteremia Preparedness

Hospital-Onset Bacteremia PreparednessPrevention saves lives.

Educational resources for infection prevention and clinical specialists

Advance your understanding of the proposed new CMS measure, hospital-onset bacteremia, and other hospital-acquired infections with expert-led training designed for today's healthcare challenges. Our no-cost, on-demand courses and webinars empower professionals across disciplines—from vascular access and respiratory care to infection prevention and environmental services 

Stay ahead of evolving standards and surveillance measures while improving patient outcomes

Whether you're a bedside nurse, infection preventionist, or clinical leader, our resources help you build competency, reduce risk, and drive measurable improvements in care quality while preparing for future changes in regulations and reporting. 

  • Curated clinical content focused on real-world infection prevention strategies, including infection detection, mitigation, and reporting

  • Flexible, online format lets you learn at your own pace—ideal for busy clinicians, nurses, and specialists

  • Continuing education credits are available for many courses

  • Continuously updated library featuring the latest insights from national quality forums, CMS guidelines, and bedside best practices

4X Estimated rate of hospital-onset bacteremia is 4 times higher than central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) 3X Mortality rate in ICU patients with hospital-onset bacteremia is three times higher compared to other hospital-acquired infections 44% of hospital-onset bacteremia cases are considered preventable, including vascular device-related, surgical sites, and UTIs

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Train with purpose, prevent with confidence

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Hand Hygiene: Basic Principles and Competency (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Review the basic principles of hand hygiene and proper glove use, including donning and doffing techniques.

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Phlebotomy Refresher - P.A.C.E (1.0 CE for Clinical Laboratory Specialists)

Refresh your skills for one of the most common procedures performed in healthcare today.

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CAUTI Prevention (Microlearning)

Learn the latest guidelines, best practices and strategies for preventing CAUTIs in less than 15 minutes.

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Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NV-HAP): Why Oral Care Matters (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Learn the pathophysiology of NV-HAP and nursing prevention strategies.

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9 on the Line Patient Safety: Surgical Site Infections (Microlearning)

Prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) in the operating room by understanding their types, risk factors, and recommended preventive measures.

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Appropriate Vascular Access Device Selection (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Review the various vascular access options and their placement techniques and indications/contraindications. Establish evidence-based protocols for vascular access device selection.

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Case studies and clinical evidence

From data to decisions

Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia Playbook

To address this growing concern of hospital-onset bacteremia, the National Quality Forum (NQF) developed a comprehensive playbook in 2024 to guide healthcare organizations in implementing effective HOB prevention and management strategies tailored to their specific needs.

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Preventing Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSI) in Adults

This Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) implementation guide offers practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce bloodstream infection risks across adult care settings—not limited to central lines. It supports performance improvement by translating infection prevention guidelines into actionable, achievable recommendations for policy, protocol, and practice development.

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Guide to Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)

This Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) implementation guide provides key tools and evidence-based strategies to reduce infection risks from indwelling urinary catheters. It condenses guidelines into actionable elements for risk mitigation and performance improvement, supporting the development of policy and protocols across various practice settings. 

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