NHSN CLABSI Checklist
NHSN CLABSI Checklist
General Items
- Review and update CLABSI prevention policies regularly.
- Engage in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Educate patients on the importance of central line care.
Preparation and Training
- Ensure all staff are trained on CLABSI prevention protocols.
- Review NHSN CLABSI reporting guidelines.
- Conduct regular infection control training sessions.
Central Line Insertion Practices
- Perform hand hygiene before insertion.
- Use sterile barriers during insertion (mask, sterile gown, gloves, and drape).
- Choose the appropriate site for central line placement.
- Use ultrasound guidance for placement when necessary.
- Implement a checklist for central line insertion.
Central Line Maintenance
- Perform daily assessment of the necessity of the central line.
- Maintain sterile dressing over the insertion site.
- Change the dressing using sterile technique.
- Use chlorhexidine for skin antisepsis during dressing changes.
- Flush the line with saline as per protocol.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor for signs of infection daily.
- Document all central line insertions and maintenance procedures.
- Report any CLABSI cases to NHSN.
- Conduct root cause analysis for any CLABSI occurrences.
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