AJIC February 2013, highlights several articles on central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) an official publication of APIC. The article: “The United States’ progress toward eliminating catheter-related blood stream infections: Incidence, mortality and hospital length of stay from 1996 to 2008 “ discusses that the decline in CRBSI’s in US adults is likely multifaceted. Contributing factors may include greater implementation and adherence to guidelines and evidenced-based practices. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently published an updated version of the guidelines for prevention of catheter-related infections. These guidelines stress the importance of educating and training health care personnel who insert and maintain central venous catheters and using maximal barrier precautions during catheter insertion. It is recommended that you educate staff on hire, annually and when there is a change in the job description (related to CVC care). Educating the entire team has proven to decrease infections associated with central lines.
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