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Needle-Free
Connectors
Critical Research
Results: Can We Predict Infection Risk?
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Activity Description
The risk of bloodstream infection
associated with the use of needle-free connectors for
central line access is an important issue in nursing care. A
broad classification system has been proposed as a guide to
infection risk. But does it differentiate the critical
design features that may play a role in risk reduction? The
newly revised CDC guideline for prevention of
catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) states:
"When needleless systems are used, a split septum valve may
be preferred over a mechanical valve due to increased risk
of infection with some mechanical valves." Many questions
remain regarding the risk of CRBSI with various connectors.
This webinar series will enhance the clinician's
understanding of device classification and will examine
recent data that give new perspective on risk factors
associated with the use of needle-free connectors. |
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, nurses will be
able to:
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Identify the critical
factors associated with infection risks and the use of
needle-free connectors
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Compare and contrast
research results on bacterial transfer and the risk of
CRBSI associated with different needle-free devices
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Establish strategies
for minimizing the risk of CRBSI
Faculty
Marcia Ryder, PhD, MS, RN
Ryder Science
Medical Biofilm Research
San Marcos, California
Disclosure
It is the policy of ProCE, Inc. to
require the disclosure of the existence of any significant
financial interest or any other relationship a faculty
member or a sponsor has with the manufacturer of any
commercial product(s) discussed in an educational
presentation. Dr. Ryder has disclosed the following
financial and/or commercial relationships:
Speaker/Consultant: Agion, Inc., Bard Vascular Access,
Baxter Healthcare, Inc., CareFusion, Inc., Excelsior
Medical, Inc., ICU Medical, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Novabay,
Inc., PFM Medical, Inc., Sage Products, Inc., Teleflex
Medical, Inc., 3M; Research Grants: HRSA, Sigma Theta Tau
(SF chapter). The planners of this activity have no real or
perceived financial relationships to disclose.
Please note: The information and views presented in this CE
activity are those of the faculty through clinical practice
and knowledge of the professional literature. Portions of
this activity may include the use of drugs and/or devices for
unlabeled indications. Use of drugs and/or devices outside
of labeling should be considered experimental. Participants
are advised to consult and verify manufacturer product
information, the professional literature and use his/her
professional judgment in applying the presented information
in patient care activities.
CE Accreditation
Release Date: 01-21-2011
Expiration Date: 01-21-2014
Nurses
CE is provided for this activity through collaboration between ProCE, Inc. and Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.
Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc. is accredited as a
provider of continuing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
This activity provides 1.0 contact hour of nurse CE credit.
Funding
This activity was supported by an unrestricted
educational grant from ICU Medical, Inc., and Hospira, Inc.
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To participate in this Web-based continuing
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Review the activity description and objectives. |
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View the activity by clicking on
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Take the online post-test and
complete the evaluation by clicking the post-test hyperlink on the final
slide of the activity (registration will be required). |
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NOTE: If you attended the webinar titled
"Needle-Free Connectors: Critical Research Results: Can We Predict
Infection Risk?" that was held
on January 6 & 11, 2011 AND received CE credit
(i.e. a nurse CE certificate), you
are NOT
allowed to receive credit again for this home-study web course. |
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