Announcing A New Webinar Event
Needleless Connectors: Understanding Design and Function to Reduce Infection Risk
Webinar Description:
Needleless connectors are widely used as an accessory to intravascular administration sets because they reduce the risk of injury from needlesticks. However, needleless connectors can easily become contaminated and subsequently place a patient at significant risk of developing a catheter related bloodstream infection. How does contamination occur and what is needed to reduce this risk of infection for patients receiving IV infusions?
This program, presented by Deb Richardson, MS, RN, CNS, of Deb Richardson & Associates, will review the terminology, design and function, and types of needleless connectors. The speaker will discuss potential infection risks, along with practice guidelines, recommendations, and technology designed to reduce infection risks related to needleless connectors.
Questions are welcome from all viewers during a Question and Answer session following the presentation. Deb Richardson will be joined during the Question and Answer session by Darcy Doellman BSN, RN, CRNI, Vascular Access Specialist and Neonatal/Pediatric PICC Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
This webinar event lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
Two Dates for this Special Live Webinar with Extended Q&A Session:
- Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 12 p.m. ET
- Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. ET
