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Reynolds H, Gowardman J, Woods C. Care bundles and peripheral arterial catheters. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2024; 33:S34-S41. [PMID: 38271041 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.2.s34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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HIGHLIGHTS What we know about the topic: Recommendations for the use of vascular access care bundles to reduce infection are followed for different devices. The risk of arterial catheter-related infection is comparable with short-term, non-cuffed central venous catheters. There are practice concerns for clinicians inserting and caring for peripheral arterial catheters. What this paper adds: The selected studies had a theme of decreased infection after using bundled strategies for all devices. Few studies addressed use of bundles for care of peripheral arterial catheters. High-quality research should be performed about using care bundles for insertion and care of arterial catheters. INTRODUCTION A scoping review of the literature was performed. AIMS/OBJECTIVES To find information on the use of care bundles for care of arterial, central, and peripherally inserted venous catheters. METHODS Data was extracted by 2 independent researchers using standardized methodology. RESULTS Results of 84 studies included 2 (2.4%) randomized controlled trials, 38 (45.2%) observational studies, 29 (34.5%) quality projects, and 15 (17.9%) reviews. Populations had more adults than pediatric patients. All studies had the most prominent theme of decreased infection in all devices after using bundle strategies. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS The mapping of available evidence strongly supports the use of care bundles to reduce infection in the care of all intravascular devices. However, deficiencies regarding practice concerns about insertion and care of arterial catheters highlight areas for future research with the aim to eliminate the gap in the evidence of studies of care bundles for peripheral arterial catheters.
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- Heather Reynolds
- Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia, Alliance for Vascular Access Teaching & Research, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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Connor L, Zadvinskis IM, Roberts H, Melnyk BM. Nurses' Perceptions of Adherence to the Central Line Maintenance Bundle: Linkages to Thoughts, Emotions, and Behavior. West J Nurs Res 2023; 45:599-606. [PMID: 36964699 DOI: 10.1177/01939459231162904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2023]
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control established the central line maintenance care bundle in 2011, yet nurses' adherence to all seven components remains challenging. The specific aim of this study was to explore and understand intensive care nurses' perceptions and beliefs regarding central line maintenance, bundle care elements, and associated adherence. This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach. Three main themes emerged as follows: (1) thoughts about the ability to adhere to the central line bundle created feelings about central line maintenance care, (2) feelings about the nurses' ability to adhere to the central line bundle influenced behaviors, and (3) behaviors for central line bundle adherence reinforced thoughts. Each theme had several subthemes. Organizations must assess and mitigate the unique cognitive and behavioral factors that affect nurses' adherence to the central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) maintenance bundle. In addition, nursing adherence requires knowledge of CLABSI rates and direct care nurse involvement in identifying solutions.
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- Linda Connor
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, USA
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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Hou Y, Griffin LP, Ertmer K, Bernatchez SF, Kärpänen TJ, Palka-Santini M. Effectiveness of Disinfecting Caps for Intravenous Access Points in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections, Clinical Utilization, and Cost of Care During COVID-19. CLINICOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2023; 15:477-486. [PMID: 37366386 PMCID: PMC10290837 DOI: 10.2147/ceor.s404823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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Purpose Intravenous (IV) access point protectors, serving as passive disinfection devices and a cover between line accesses, are available to help reduce the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). This low-maintenance disinfection solution is particularly valuable in situations with excessive workloads. This study examined the effect of a disinfecting cap for an IV access point on CLABSI rates, hospital length of stay, and cost of care in an inpatient setting during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods The study utilized data from the Premier Healthcare Database, focusing on 200,411 hospitalizations involving central venous catheters between January 2020 and September 2020. Among these cases, 7423 patients received a disinfecting cap, while 192,988 patients did not use any disinfecting caps and followed the standard practice of hub scrubbing. The two cohorts, Disinfecting Cap and No-Disinfecting Cap groups, were compared in terms of CLABSI rates, hospital length of stay (LOS), and hospitalization costs. The analysis accounted for baseline group differences and random clustering effects by employing a 34-variable propensity score and mixed-effect multiple regression, respectively. Results The findings demonstrated a significant 73% decrease in CLABSI rates (p= 0.0013) in the Disinfecting Cap group, with an adjusted CLABSI rate of 0.3% compared to 1.1% in the No-Disinfecting Cap group. Additionally, the Disinfecting Cap group exhibited a 0.5-day reduction in hospital stay (9.2 days versus 9.7 days; p = 0.0169) and cost savings of $6703 ($35,604 versus $42,307; p = 0.0063) per hospital stay compared to the No-Disinfecting Cap group. Conclusion This study provides real-world evidence that implementing a disinfecting cap to protect IV access points effectively reduces the risk of CLABSIs in hospitalized patients compared to standard care, ultimately optimizing the utilization of healthcare resources, particularly in situations where the healthcare system is under significant strain or overloaded.
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- 3M Health Care, 3M Company, St, Paul, MN, USA
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Matlab AA, Al-Hussami MO, Alkaid Albqoor M. Knowledge and compliance to prevention of central line-associated blood stream infections among registered nurses in Jordan. J Infect Prev 2022; 23:133-141. [PMID: 37256157 PMCID: PMC10226055 DOI: 10.1177/17571774211066778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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Background Central line-associated bloods tream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Aims To assess the rates of CLABSIs and to investigate predictors of knowledge and compliance of registered nurses to central venous catheters (CVCs) maintenance care bundle in intensive care units (ICUs). Methods A cross-sectional correlational design was used. A convenient sample of 114 registered nurses was selected from three hospitals in Jordan. Nurses' knowledge and compliance were measured by previously established measures and an observational checklist developed according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Findings The rate of CLABSI was the lowest in the hospital that applies the CVC bundle of care. Nurses' knowledge about CLABSI prevention practices was significantly correlated with their compliance to CVCs maintenance care bundle. Nurses' knowledge differed bytheirage, income, experience in ICU, and nurse-to-patient ratio, and in multiple regressions, age was the single predictor of knowledge of CLABSI prevention. Significant differences were also found in nurses' compliance to the CVC care bundle according to the hospital and nurse-to-patient ratio. The nurse-to-patient ratio was the single significant predictor, and it attenuated the effect of age and income on nurse's compliance to the CVC care bundle. Conclusion This study indicated the need to expand the application of the CVC maintenance care bundle in hospitals. Programs that target promoting nurses' knowledge about CLABSI prevention and compliance to CVC care need to consider some factors, such as nurses' age and the circumstances of their work (nurse-to-patient ratio).
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- Department of Community Health, School of
Nursing, The University of Jordan, Jordan
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Vascular Access Device Care and Management: A Comprehensive Organizational Approach. JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING 2021; 43:246-254. [PMID: 32881811 DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The Infusion Nurses Society asserts that a comprehensive organizational approach to vascular access device (VAD) care and management is imperative to ensure safe and efficacious patient care. It is essential that each organization (1) develops policies and procedures to align VAD care and management with recognized standards of practice; (2) integrates unique aspects of organization-selected VAD care products into policies and procedures and establishes expectations for adherence to these organizational directives; (3) develops a framework for gathering and analyzing clinical data related to patient outcomes for VAD care and management; (4) utilizes quality outcome data to facilitate evidence-based best practices within the organization; and (5) evaluates and facilitates educational programming to validate clinician competency.
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Achieving a Zero Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection Rate in 4 Critical Care Units in Lebanon. JOURNAL OF INFUSION NURSING 2019; 42:249-253. [PMID: 31464833 DOI: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Every health care facility aims to achieve and maintain a zero central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rate. Infections can be costly for institutions of any size and are often not covered by health insurance. The interventions put in place in this quality improvement project were implemented in 4 phases: (1) develop a new standard of care for central lines and give nurses full responsibility for the care and handling of these lines (including blood sampling); (2) revise policy and provide educational sessions to support nurses; (3) document compliance with the new policy; and (4) document CLABSI rates. The project took place during a 15-month period between January 1, 2016 and March 30, 2017, in 4 critical care units in a university medical center in Lebanon. The results revealed a reduction in CLABSI rates from a maximum rate of more than 17 per 1000 catheter days to zero per 1000 catheter days, which was sustained for 10 months. Nurse compliance with the new policy after 3 months ranged from 95% to 99%.
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Patel PK, Olmsted RN, Hung L, Popovich KJ, Meddings J, Jones K, Calfee DP, Fowler KE, Saint S, Chopra V. A Tiered Approach for Preventing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection. Ann Intern Med 2019; 171:S16-S22. [PMID: 31569225 DOI: 10.7326/m18-3469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Payal K Patel
- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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- Integrated Clinical Services Team, Trinity Health, Livonia, Michigan (R.N.O.)
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- Health Research & Educational Trust, American Hospital Association, Chicago, Illinois (L.H.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan (K.J.)
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (K.E.F.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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- University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, Michigan (P.K.P., J.M., S.S., V.C.)
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