Od-039225 Central Line Education for MedStar Health Home Care
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Type
On Demand
Credit
No
Description
This course offers 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for nurses. To ... show more
This course offers 0.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to January 12, 2028. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day.
About this Course: As a MedStar Health Home Care associate, you have a significant role in the maintenance of central lines and the prevention of central line-associated blood infections. This course will provide you with knowledge about central line maintenance and your role and responsibilities in CLABSI prevention.
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- Cite the risk factors of central line-associated blood infections and preventative measures taken to decrease risk
- Identify proper and improper techniques relating to the care of CVCs and prevention of CLABSI
- Recognize the approaches of CVC insertion, maintenance, and removal
- Understand the purpose of a central venous catheter and define each type
- Use CVC maintenance strategies relating to the role of a home care associate
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Heather Fitzhugh-Boehm
Organization
MedStar Health Home Care