Strategies to prevent CRBSI

July 8, 2009

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Intravenous conference: APIC expects to offer more than 25 webinars this year, providing members with free access to the most current, practice-based information.

On September 24 2009, Sophie Harnage RN, BSN Clinical Manager Infusion Services, Sutter Roseville Medical Center presents ‘Strategies to Prevent Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection’

Webinar Description:

Catheter Related Bloodstream Infection (CRBSI) is a major cause of patient morbidity, mortality, and cost. Lower CRBSI rates would decrease inpatient length of stay, and improve patient safety and satisfaction. The importance of reducing CRBSI cannot be overstated. An innovative central line bundle was developed at Sutter Roseville Medical Center to reduce CRBSI. Bundle selection was based on available research, CDC and IHI recommendations, new product technology, the amount of change required by the bedside nurse, and product ease of use. An innovative combination of focused nursing practice and product technologies were selected for the bundle and implemented through a defined educational program. To achieve success with limited personnel resources, a combination of behavioral practices and product technologies associated with lowering CRBSI that supported existing nursing practice were selected. When prevention practice activities and innovative products are combined the synergist effect is greater than when the same strategies and or products are used independently. Having a specialized team at Sutter Roseville Medical Center has resulted in a Zero CRBSI rate in over 7000 PICC lines inserted and maintained by this team, for the past 40 months. While some of the bundle components have not been widely researched, the early outcome of this bundle provides a basis for additional study and refinement.

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