#1024 Understanding Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) (17.5 Credits/Hours)

(17.5 Credits/Hours)

Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to prevent, identify, and manage Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs). Participants will learn evidence-based strategies, best practices, and quality improvement approaches to reduce CLABSI rates and improve patient outcomes in healthcare settings.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to CLABSI: Definitions and Clinical Significance
2. Epidemiology and Healthcare Impact of Central Line Infections
3. Pathophysiology and Microbiology of Bloodstream Infections
4. Risk Factors and Patient Vulnerability Assessment
5. Evidence-Based Prevention Strategies and Care Bundles
6. Central Line Insertion: Sterile Technique and Best Practices
7. Central Line Maintenance and Daily Care Protocols
8. Surveillance Systems and Infection Monitoring
9. Early Recognition and Diagnostic Approaches
10. Treatment Protocols and Antimicrobial Management
11. Quality Improvement and Performance Measurement
12. Regulatory Guidelines and Accreditation Standards
13. Special Populations and High-Risk Scenarios
14. Future Directions and Emerging Technologies in CLABSI Prevention

Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Define CLABSI and understand its clinical significance
• Identify risk factors and pathophysiology of central line infections
• Implement evidence-based prevention strategies and bundles
• Demonstrate proper central line insertion and maintenance techniques
• Establish effective surveillance and monitoring systems
• Recognize early signs and symptoms of CLABSI
• Apply appropriate treatment protocols and antimicrobial stewardship
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to reduce infection rates