Hand Hygiene
Proper hand hygiene method used when hands are visibly soiled
The method of the 5 best practices; hand hygiene, skin disinfection, aseptic technique, antimicrobial bandage and catheter hub disinfection is called
What is a CVC Bundle?
Are often placed into veins that are in closer proximity to the heart
Acceptable hand hygiene method used before, after, and between patient contact, such as when taking BP or lifting a patient in bed.
Contains 28 steps to be done properly
Governing body that requires organizations to utilize and assess compliance of WHO or CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
The most common HAI, 33,000 patients die each year from this which is preventable
What is a Central Line Site Infection-Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI)?