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CE476
1.0 hr A Lurking Danger: A 'Bundle' of Safety Measures Available to Fight Central Line Infections

May Mei-Sheng Riley, RN, MSN, ACNP, CCRN

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Course Objectives: The goal of this program is to inform nurses of the severity and causes of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections and to describe the Central Line Bundle, a group of evidence-based interventions. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
  • Describe the severity of central venous catheter-associated bloodstream infections.
  • Explain the causes and risk factors of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections.
  • Name the five components of the Central Line Bundle.


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