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Securement Matters: A Closer Look at AVA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines

CLABSI, Dressing Adherence, Infection Prevention, MARSI, Vascular Access

Securement Matters: A Closer Look at AVA’s Clinical Practice Guidelines related to Skin, Dressing Integrity, and Securement The recently-released Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Clinical Practice Guidelines1 represent more than an update to clinical recommendations. They are a foundational, evidence-based resource designed to protect vessel health, minimize complications, and improve patient outcomes across the continuum…

2025 Year in Review

Detachol Adhesive Remover, Eloquest Healthcare, Infection Prevention, Mastisol Liquid Adhesive, SecurAcath, Vascular Access

2025 Year in Review Thank you for being part of the Eloquest Healthcare Blog community throughout 2025! We’re grateful for your readership and hope our articles have informed, inspired, and strengthened your clinical practice. Below is a roundup of this year’s top-engaged posts. We invite you to revisit and share your favorites: When CVC dressings…

From Awareness to Action: Understanding Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia (HOB), presented by Kim Delahanty, BSN, PHN, MBA/HCM, CIC, FAPIC.

From Awareness to Action: Understanding Hospital Onset Bacteremia & Fungemia HOB

CLABSI, Healthcare Education, Infection Prevention, Vascular Access

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…

Image of Sterile procedure kits. Title of Blog: Sterility at Every Step from Preparation to Dressing Application

Sterility at Every Step: From Preparation to Dressing Application

Dressing Adherence, Infection Prevention, Mastisol Liquid Adhesive

Sterility at Every Step: From Preparation to Dressing Application Maintaining a sterile field during catheter insertion is a cornerstone of patient safety. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and other catheter-related infections pose serious risks, leading to longer hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and even life-threatening complications. Despite advances in infection prevention, infection rates remain unacceptably…

The Adhesive Advantage: How Gum Mastic Transformed Dressing Integrity and Reduced CLABSI Risk

CLABSI, Infection Prevention, MARSI, Mastisol Liquid Adhesive

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…

2024 Year in Review

Detachol Adhesive Remover, Dressing Adherence, Eloquest Healthcare, Healthcare Education, Infection Prevention, Mastisol Liquid Adhesive, SecurAcath, Vascular Access

As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for reading the Eloquest Healthcare Blog! We hope you have found our posts during the last 12 months to be both informative and impactful to your professional career. Here are some of the past year’s most liked posts that we invite you to…

Small Change, Big Impact: Mastisol Added to a Central Line Dressing Protocol

Small Change, Big Impact: Mastisol® Added to a Central Line Dressing Protocol

CLABSI, Dressing Adherence, Infection Prevention, Mastisol Liquid Adhesive, Vascular Access

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…

Putting the Infusion Therapy Standards Into Practice

Putting the Infusion Nurses Society Standards into Practice

Healthcare Education, Infection Prevention

Putting the Infusion Nurses Society Standards into Practice The Infusion Nurses Society’s (INS) Standards of Practice set the benchmark for infusion administration and care of various access devices, including intravenous, subcutaneous, intraosseous, and intraspinal devices. Recognized globally, these Standards are the gold standard for evaluating the quality of practice, service, and education in infusion care.…

Detach with Ease: The Critical Role of Adhesive Removers for Diabetes Devices

Detach with Ease: The Critical Role of Adhesive Removers for Diabetes Devices

Detachol Adhesive Remover, Infection Prevention, MARSI

Detach with Ease: The Critical Role of Adhesive Removers for Diabetes Devices Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have reshaped diabetes management, significantly improving the quality of life for people dealing with this chronic condition. Discussions about CGM devices typically focus on the technology itself – the ability to continuously monitor blood sugar levels, the accuracy…