Untangling Complications Associated with Central Venous Catheters

Course overview

UAN: 0018-0000-19-204-H04-P RELEASE: 08/29/2019 EXPIRE: 08/29/2022 CREDITS: 1.75 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Define CLABSI and CRBSI 2. Describe changes in CLABSI SIR 3. Describe sources for evidence-based CLABSI prevention strategies 4. Describe the TAP strategy 5. List organizational strategies that support frontline efforts to reduce complications of central venous catheters. 6. Describe the role of real-time Root Cause Analysis in the investigation of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) 7. Describe the process used to develop clinical guidelines 8. Describe the methodology used by ASPEN to standardize clinical guideline language & grade levels 9. State future research needed to optimize Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) care NOTE: An annual subscription for Purdue's nutrition support pharmacy re-certification program provides access to both the continuing education component of the program and the "Professional Resources" for practitioners. Subscriptions to the continuing educational offerings, which have been accredited through ACPE and BPS, can be purchased for an annual fee of $195 for pharmacists.