Reduce MDRO Transmission
This page serves as a central hub for the tools and resources for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), provided by the Toolkit for MDRO Prevention in Long-Term Care. These resources have been developed to equip and empower healthcare teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to educate about CLABSI.
Presentation: Caring for Residents With Central Lines: Preventing CLABSI
This presentation will help viewers—
- Recognize the role of central line care in the prevention of bloodstream infections.
- Learn best practices in the care of central lines.
- Discuss challenges around bathing and central line care.
Caring for Residents With Central Lines: Preventing CLABSI – Slides (PowerPoint, 19.2 MB)
Caring for Residents With Central Lines: Preventing CLABSI – Facilitator Guide (Word, 5.6 MB)
Teachable Moments and Supporting Materials Caring for Residents With Central Lines: Preventing CLABSI
Access the links below for Teachable Moments and supporting materials related to Caring for Residents With Central Lines: Preventing CLABSI.
Teachable Moments:
Name That Tube (Word, 618 KB)
Use this educational document to distinguish between what is a central line and what is a different type of indwelling device.
The Case of the Resident with a PICC Line (PDF, 10.6 MB)
Provides a case study of a resident who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line.
Interactive Scrub the Hub Activity (Word, 616 KB)
Describes the materials and steps needed to scrub the hub of a catheter.
The Case of an Inappropriate Scrub of the Hub (PDF, 10.6 MB)
Provides a case study involving scrubbing the hub.
Supporting Materials:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) Targeted Assessment for Prevention (TAP) Facility Assessment Tool (PDF, 555 MB)
Provides an assessment of awareness and perceptions of policies and practices around CLABSI prevention.
Johns Hopkins: HEIC STOP CLABSI! Tip—Scrub the Hub video
Provides a video for how to scrub the hub.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Appendix 6: Central Line Maintenance Audit Form
Use these tools to help implement evidence-based practices and eliminate CLABSI.
