Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)

Course overview

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can cause serious infections, lengthen hospital stays, inflate medical costs, and increase the risk of morbidity and mortality. Nurses can play a significant role in reducing these troubling facts. Adhering to a group of evidence-based interventions known as the central line bundle has been proven to reduce the incidence of CLABSIs in healthcare settings. This educational program aims to provide nurses in acute care settings with information about the severity and causes of CLABSIs and describe evidence-based interventions for the proper insertion and maintenance of central lines.