Course Description
In this course, we’ll explore central line catheter use, the etiology and epidemiology of CLABSIs, associated risks, and evidence-based practices for prevention. By the end of this course, you’ll understand the critical importance of CLABSI surveillance.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain three routes implicated in CLABSI pathogenesis.
- Identify the three stages of biofilm development.
- List the four daily central venous catheter (CVC) review steps.
- Describe three supplemental CLABSI prevention strategies.
Intended Audience
This educational activity was developed for nurses.
CE Information
This course is approved for 1.0 contact hours by the Florida and California State Boards of Nursing.
Course Authors
This course was written by Barbara Connell, MS, MT(ASCP)SH, and Erika Probst, RN, MSN, CLNC, and edited by Brenda Kozak, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE.
Barbara has over 20 years of experience as a Medical Technologist and over 15 years as an in vitro diagnostics professional. With certification in maternal newborn nursing,
Erika brings over 15 years of nursing experience. She holds both a Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing.
Brenda has over 20 years of clinical experience in nursing practice and is a certified nurse educator. She earned her Doctorate in Nursing Practice and a Master of Science in Nursing focusing on education.