Process and Technology Strategies for Prevention Of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections

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Process and Technology Strategies for Prevention of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections

Welcome. This Web site has been designed specifically for the purpose of providing educational materials related to the 2009 Consensus Conference on the prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). This conference was held in October 2009 over an intensive 1.5 days with experts from around the country whose goal was to develop strategies to assist in the prevention of HAIs. Through this Web site, you will have access to a preliminary report (white paper) issued prior to the conference, which reviews the scope of HAIs; a paper describing the results of the conference; and a multimedia presentation featuring a summary of the conference from the chairman's perspective as well as highlights of the conference presentations.

	Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Focus on Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections A White Paper developed to review the "current situation" of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), focusing specifically on catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). CE credit is NOT currently available for this activity Click Here for a PDF copy of this document

	2009 HAI Consensus Conference: Process and Technology Strategies for Prevention of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections A multimedia slideshow/audio presentation summarizing the process and outcomes of the 2009 HAI Consensus Conference, including key presentations captured live at the conference. Click Here for additional information and to access this activity

	2009 HAI Consensus Conference: Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Module 1: Central Line Bundles Module 2: The Role of Hand Hygiene and Hub Care Module 3: Catheter Care and Maintenance Click Here for additional information and to access this activity

	Proceedings of the 2009 HAI Consensus Conference An article summarizing the findings of the 2009 HAI Consensus Conference held in Chicago, October 2009. A subscription to the Journal of Infusion Nursing or membership in the Infusion Nurses Society required to gain access to this article. Click Here for additional information and to access this activity

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Hospira, Inc.

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