Reducing Oncology Unit Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections: Initial Results of a Simulation-Based Educational Intervention

Abstract

A targeted educational intervention using a simulated central line care model improved competence in central line care and resulted in decreased CLABSI rates for inpatient oncology patients.

Nurses' knowledge on routine care and maintenance of adult vascular access devices: A scoping review

“…This scoping review revealed that ten studies used a single knowledge score to describe the state of nurses knowledge (Al Qadire, 2017; Alkubati et al., 2015; Barbosa et al., 2017; Dedunska & Dyk, 2015; Kelly, Green, & Hainey, 2015; Kurian & John, 2016; Letournel, 2018; Ozden & Caliskan, 2012; Paolucci, Nutter, & Albert, 2011; Raynak et al., 2018). Ten additional studies reported the effect of an educational intervention, using a pretest and post‐test design (Aloush, 2018; Aniyan & Shaiju, 2013; Banks,et al, 2010; Humphrey, 2015; Mutlu & Senturan, 2017; Ngo & Murphy, 2005; Page, Tremblay, Nicholas, & James, 2016; Roslien & Alcock, 2009; Yilmaz, Caylan, Aydin, Topbas, & Koksal, 2007; Xavier, 2013). Two authors tested nurses’ knowledge using a pre‐established minimum satisfactory score.…”

Innovative Discharge Process for Families with Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome: A Prospective Nonrandomized Trial

“…High-fidelity simulation might better improve competence in CVC care and decrease complications, as has been seen with nurses in oncology and intensive care units. 21,22 As the average LOS for this cohort was slightly >80 days, there would seem to be ample time for discharge teaching. However, the HPN team is necessarily involved throughout the entire course of the hospitalization.…”

“…For this population, there may be a steep learning curve faced when applying skills at home. High‐fidelity simulation might better improve competence in CVC care and decrease complications, as has been seen with nurses in oncology and intensive care units …”

Assessing burden of central line–associated bloodstream infections present on hospital admission

“…Collaborative projects to reduce CLABSIs have been implemented in outpatient hemodialysis facilities and in oncology clinics. [3][4][5] However, a more comprehensive and coordinated approach is needed. 6 In particular, health care settings outside of acute care hospitals are severely under-resourced for surveillance activities.…”