Central Line Infection Prevention

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical impact of central line-associated bloodstream infections.
• 2 Understand central line anatomy, insertion sites, and indications for use in patient care.
• 3 Analyze evidence-based guidelines and prevention bundles from national and international organizations.
• 4 Apply principles of hand hygiene, aseptic technique, and skin antisepsis for central line procedures.
• 5 Implement the insertion bundle including maximal sterile barrier precautions and checklist use.
• 6 Manage the maintenance bundle including dressing changes, hub disinfection, and tubing replacement schedules.
• 7 Perform surveillance, define CLABSI using standardized criteria, and interpret infection data.
• 8 Apply quality improvement methods and root cause analysis to reduce central line infections.
• 9 Develop education, training, and competency assessment programs for healthcare personnel.
• 10 Explore emerging technologies such as antiseptic-coated catheters and novel disinfection devices.