Evolving Issues in Infection Prevention in Vascular Access Practices [virtual bundle]

Intravascular catheters are used in nearly all healthcare settings and require frequent insertion, access, and maintenance. Each of these steps carries inherent infection risk. Recent regulatory changes and emerging infection prevention (IP) research have expanded surveillance and prevention efforts beyond central lines to include all vascular access devices (VADs), placing new expectations on vascular access teams (VATs).

This session reviews evolving IP issues influencing VAD practice, including hospital-onset bacteremia and fungemia (HOB), leadership engagement, multidisciplinary team structures, and core prevention components across the device lifecycle. Updated research findings and expert guideline recommendations will be examined, with emphasis on post-insertion care, peripheral intravenous catheter risk, environmental contamination, and blood culture stewardship. Practical considerations for implementing sustainable prevention strategies and monitoring compliance will be discussed to support improved patient safety outcomes.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

  • Describe the emerging infection prevention (IP) issues that will influence vascular access device (VAD) practice
  • Summarize new peer-reviewed studies and expert guideline recommendations that impact VAD practice
  • Review core components necessary in addressing the expansion in VAD surveillance and prevention activities

Contact Hours: 1
CRNI® RUs: 2

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