CDC Preventing Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)
“Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a threat to patient safety. CDC provides national leadership in surveillance, outbreak investigations, laboratory research, and prevention of healthcare-associated infections. CDC uses knowledge gained through these activities to detect infections and develop new strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections. Public health action by CDC and other healthcare partners has led to improvements in clinical practice, medical procedures, and the ongoing development of evidence-based infection control guidance and prevention successes.”
CLABSI Prevention Resource Library
“The Joint Commission, Joint Commission Resources (JCR), and Joint Commission International (JCI) have developed a toolkit to supplement the monograph entitled Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections – A Global Challenge, A Global Perspective aimed at reducing CLABSIs in the domestic and international arenas.”
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality – Reducing CLABSI Toolkit
“The Toolkit for Reducing Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSI) can help your unit implement evidence-based practices to reduce and, in many cases, eliminate CLABSI.”
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a national quality strategy for the triple aim of better care, healthy people and communities, and affordable care. It also initiated a significant transition from fee-for-service to value-based care.
The ACA established 3 important INITIATIVES to improve care:
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Now Accepting Applications: AVA 2025 Scientific Meeting Scholarship At Eloquest Healthcare, we’re committed to supporting clinicians who are advancing the science and practice of vascular access. That’s why we’re excited to bring back our AVA Scientific Meeting Scholarship Program for 2025! This scholarship is designed to help remove barriers to professional development by covering the…
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…
Peel Performance Put to the Test: A Parallel Comparison Every dressing change is an opportunity to protect both your patient and your workflow. The video below shows a side-by-side comparison of dressing removal using just one vial of Detachol® Adhesive Remover versus multiple standard adhesive remover wipes. The results? Detachol removed the dressing 45% faster!…
Introducing Subcutaneous Securement Into Pediatric Hospitals In the ever-evolving landscape of pediatric healthcare, innovation and advocacy are vital to improving outcomes and enhancing the patient experience. Moira McErlean, BSN, RN, VA-BC, is at the forefront of this movement, championing an approach supported by clinical evidence that is transforming vascular access in pediatric hospitals. With a…
3 Questions with Michael Stern, MD “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 Michael Stern, MD. In this…
3 Questions with Moira McErlean 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 Moira McErlean, BSN,…