Today we are announcing dates and times for 2 new videoconferences: Antimicrobial Locking Solutions for Central Vascular Access Devices (CVAD)New evidence strongly supports the use of antimicrobial locking solutions to reduce unacceptably high rates of central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). The 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice will address this new evidence with an expanded standard on flushing and locking. There is still a search for the most effective CVAD locking solution as this good news about CLABSI reduction comes with some obstacles. Before making clinical practice decisions, we invite you to participate in this discussion of the various locking solutions used, along with the good and not-so-good aspects of their use. Click here for scheduled dates, times, and registration information. Infection Prevention in Infusion Therapy: The Unanswered QuestionsWork on the 2016 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and other recent clinical guidelines revealed the absence of evidence for many critical questions about effective methods of infection prevention in infusion therapy. Recommendations for practice are supported by well-designed research, but many practices do not have supporting evidence. The problem could be very old studies that no longer reflect current practice, the total lack of evidence on specific questions, or be limited to in-vitro studies that are not easily applied to clinical practice. In the absence of evidence, how should you make decisions about these important aspects of clinical practice? This presentation was originally given at the 2015 annual conference of the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control ad Epidemiology (APIC). It was followed by a lively discussion then and in each videoconference. Click here for scheduled dates, times, and registration information. All videoconferences are scheduled for 90 minutes, which allows time for questions, answers, and discussion after the presentation. Gather all interested colleagues and join us for these presentations. We are limited in the number of computers that can sign on, so register early to reserve your spot. There is no limit on the number of people at your location.
Brenda Bouchard
11/12/2015 03:20:23 am
What are the applications for this? Is it prophylactic or used when a patient is febrile or has positive blood cultures?
Lynn Hadaway
11/17/2015 12:29:21 am
Hi Brenda, are you asking about the antimicrobial lock presentation? If so, there are a variety of locking solutions that can be used both prophylactically and therapeutically. The presentation will discuss all of these details. Thanks Lynn Comments are closed.
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Author: Lynn HadawayLynn Hadaway is an international thought leader in infusion therapy and vascular access, having been in this practice for more than 40 years. Her experience comes from hospital-based infusion teams, device manufacturers, and continuing education services. Her journal and textbook publications are extensive. She also maintains board certification in infusion nursing (CRNI) and nursing professional development (RN-BC). Categories
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