Preventing Bloodstream Infections in the Vascular Access Patient: Addressing Intraluminal and Extraluminal VAD Contamination
Preventing Bloodstream Infections in the Vascular Access Patient: Addressing Intraluminal and Extraluminal VAD Contamination is organized by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP) Global.
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Expiration Date: November 30, 2024.
Description:
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and video/audio.
To be eligible for credit, participants must complete the educational activity and complete the activity evaluation form. Upon completing the activity, there will be instructions on how to complete the evaluation and print a certificate or other documentation of credit.
Learning Objectives:
After participating in this activity, learners should be better able to:
• Identify various sources of contamination that increase risks leading to catheter bloodstream infection
• Explore clinical challenges associated with VAD maintenance that can impact outcomes
• Review the recommended guidelines, practices and evidence-based interventions for-MH VAD maintenance to aid with the reduction of BSI risk
• Identify strategies for prevention of VA related bloodstream infection in patients.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.