Vascular Access Health Solution

Vascular Access
Health Solution

Make CLABSI prevention second nature.

Our CLABSI-Prevention Program

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) create serious clinical and financial burdens for caregivers and patients. There are three major areas where infection can occur—during catheter insertion, dressing changes, and while accessing the line. We help clinicians use the right tools the right way every time to lower the risk of infection. Our comprehensive approach, emphasizing people, process and products, helps you reduce practice variation and create a culture of safety across your organization.

The Benefit

Enabling your team with the right education and tools, this program will help you empower caregivers with education of insertion, care and maintenance to successfully set-up the line. Ongoing education is provided in three ways to reinforce and sustain change:

On-site or off-site training by clinical experts
Online courses with CEs
Facility-led Train the Trainer programs

Best Practice Guidance

Improve clinical outcomes with educational posters

Apply Proper Aseptic Technique

Practice Good Hand Hygiene Habits

Ensure Fully Intact Dressing

Reduce Practice Variation

Protect the Patient's Skin

What Makes a Catheter Central

Stay Alert to Hygiene Lapses

Importance of Guidewire Positioning: CVC Insertion

Build sustainable knowledge with 24/7 access to online courses

CLABSI Continuing Education (CE) Courses

Introduction to Central Venous Catheters (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Review the best practices for central venous catheter (CVC) access, insertion and maintenance.

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CLABSI — The Basics of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (1.0 CE for Nurses)

List six ways CLABSIs can impact reimbursement and identify three CLABSI infection prevention strategies.

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Peripheral IV Therapy - Best Practices for Nurses (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Feel confident performing IV placement, one of the most common procedures in the acute care setting. Follow current best practices ensuring the best outcomes for your patients receiving IV therapy.

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Sepsis (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Define sepsis and its significance in healthcare today. Identify seven risk factors for developing sepsis and review the CMS Sepsis Core Measures, known as sepsis bundles.

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Neonatal and Pediatric Vascular Access Device Selection and Management (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Learn the standards and guidelines for vascular access specific to the neonatal and pediatric population. Discuss commonly used devices and explore best practices and CLABSI-prevention strategies.

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V.I.T.A.L. Assessment Tool: Central Venous Catheter Care and Maintenance (1.0 CE for Nurses)

Proper CVC care and maintenance can reduce complications and improve outcomes. Explore interventions to improve clinical practice by utilizing a simple acronym, V.I.T.A.L.

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Additional Vascular Access Courses

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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Understanding Intraosseous Access

Intraosseous placement provides faster access, fewer complications and a higher success rate. Analyze examples of intraosseous devices in clinical situations to improve patient outcomes.

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