SASS: New Evidence on Safe PICC Securement for Pediatric Patients When it comes to securing PICCs in pediatric patients, clinicians need a securement method they can trust, one that keeps lines stable, reduces complications, and protects the most vulnerable patients. At the AVA 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, a new poster by authors Cheryl Gillette, RN,…
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…
3 Questions with Leimomi Holmes, 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 Leimomi Holmes, BSN,…
3 Questions with Melinda Webb, 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 Melinda Webb, Vascular…
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,…
Trading Sutures with Subcutaneous Anchoring Devices for Initial Securement of Tunneled CVCs At AVA 2024, vascular access specialist Jedediah Gervacio, MSN, RN, VA-BC presented his clinical poster, “Trading Sutures with Subcutaneous Anchoring Devices for Initial Securement of Tunneled CVCs.” In this video, Jedediah walks us through the driving questions behind his work, the methods he…
3 Questions with Jedediah Gervacio, 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 Jedediah Gervacio. In…
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,…