From Confusion to Clarity: Shedding Light on Adhesive Terminology in Vascular Access At the AVA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, vascular access expert Matt Gibson, RN, VA-BC, CRNI, CPUI, addressed an issue that many clinicians face daily but rarely pause to examine: adhesives. His poster, “Device Securement and Dressing Adherence: Clarifying Medical Liquid Adhesive Terminology for…
From Awareness to Action: Understanding Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB) As infection prevention metrics continue to evolve, one of the most closely watched developments is the emergence of Hospital Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia (HOB) as a potential national quality indicator. In the recorded webinar, “Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB): A New Hospital Onset…
From Disruption to Prevention: A Clinical Summary of the Gaskill & LeDonne Webinar on Dressing Integrity and CLABSI Risk Earlier this year, Eloquest Healthcare sponsored the educational webinar From Disruption to Prevention: Improving Dressing Integrity and Reducing CLABSI Risk, featuring Kristi Gaskill, MSN, RN, CIC, and Jack LeDonne, MD, VA-BC. This evidence-based session focused on…
3 Questions with Nick Flaucher, MBA, BSN, RN, VA-BC “3 Questions With…” is a video series showcasing thought leaders in healthcare specialties like Infection Prevention and Vascular Access. These experts provide insights, evidence, and best practices in response to pressing questions in their fields. Eloquest Healthcare is proud to feature 3 Questions with Nick Flaucher,…
Adhesive Advantage: How the STICKY Trial Highlights Medical Liquid Adhesive’s Role in Microbial Control When it comes to preventing hospital-onset bacteremia (HOB), even the smallest breach in a catheter dressing can serve as an entry point for pathogenic microorganisms. Every year, patients and hospitals pay a steep price for infections caused by compromised dressings, leading…
An Ounce of Prevention: Why Investing in Better CVC Securement Pays Off In today’s hospitals, every penny counts, and the price of complications associated with catheter failures can be overwhelming. The price tag for a single central line infection can be staggering, not to mention the hidden costs of extended ICU stays, additional treatments, and…
Staying Power: Uncovering the Impact of Medical Liquid Adhesive on CVC Dressing Adherence in the ICU Every day, busy ICU teams struggle with a persistent challenge: central venous catheter (CVC) dressings that fail to stay securely in place. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience—when dressings come loose, the consequences can be severe, including catheter failure,…
The Adhesive Advantage: How Gum Mastic Transformed Dressing Integrity and Reduced CLABSI Risk Hospital-acquired infections like central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) can have devastating consequences. For one large trauma center, rising CLABSI rates in early 2023 signaled an urgent need for action. Despite rigorous training, checklist protocols, and staff education, the problem persisted. The turning…
Small Change, Big Impact: Mastisol® Added to a Central Line Dressing Protocol A podium poster presentation at the 2024 Association of Vascular Access Annual Scientific Meeting described noteworthy time savings for the Vascular Access Team (VAT) at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. The authors, Zachary Lassiter, BSN, RN, Marisa Brown, BSN, RN, and Charles…
Enhancing Care & Reducing Costs: The Smart Choice of Procedure Kits In the fast-paced world of healthcare, efficiency and patient safety are paramount. Hospitals and clinics constantly seek ways to streamline procedures and reduce the risk of complications, all while managing costs. One effective solution that addresses these needs is the use of comprehensive procedure…