Session Information
APIC 2009 Annual Conference
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A Novel Approach to Reduction of Central Line Days
Track : Sessions
Program Code: 2400
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM  EST
Location: Grand C-E
SPEAKER :
Bonnie Colaianne, RN, BSN, Infection Preventionist, UPMC St. Margaret
Description
An important intervention to reduce central line infections is removal of the catheter when no longer needed. The presenters will highlight the work of a multidisciplinary team to develop criteria for line removal, implementation of a daily reminder in the electronic health record for criteria review, and monitoring by IV team personnel to assure prompt removal of lines.;Objectives: *Describe a process to determine central line discontinuation criteria *Critique electronic or manual methods of tracking central lines *List methods of staff education to increase compliance with the proper insertion and care of central lines