3. Preventing Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections in Healthcare Settings: Cementing Success and Raising the Bar
This series provides an overview of the principles and tools of implementation science, and strategies to move evidence-based guidelines and research into consistent healthcare practice.
Implementation challenges and tips to start an outpatient antimicrobial stewardship program and to prevent central line associated bloodstream infection in inpatient and outpatient care settings are two examples used to provide a practical “how to” guide for implementation.
Webinar 3, Speaker: Joshua Schaffzin, MD, PhD
Target Audience
Healthcare epidemiologists; quality and patient safety specialists; physicians; infection preventionists; antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss current best practices for preventing central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) in healthcare settings.
- Describe the real-world examples of CLABSI prevention programs in various settings, inpatient, outpatient and home care settings.
- Identify the tools and resources that are available to prevent CLABSIs.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™