|Articles|December 20, 2018

Year in Review: Vascular Access

In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for vascular access.

Articles:

Exploring Risk (and Risk Reduction) Beyond Central Lines
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/infusion-vascular-access/exploring-risk-and-risk-reduction-beyond-central-lines

Infusion Teams: Demonstrating Value to Ensure Continued Viability
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/infusion-vascular-access/infusion-teams-demonstrating-value-ensure-continued-viability

Collaborative Reduces CLABSI Rates Through Techniques, Teamwork and Culture Change
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/general-hais/collaborative-reduces-clabsi-rates-through-techniques-teamwork-and-culture-change

News & Studies:

ID Specialist Input Improves Outcomes for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/infusion-vascular-access/id-specialist-input-improves-outcomes-outpatient-parenteral-antimicrobial

Introduction of a Checklist to Improve the Adherence to Hygiene Standards During Placement of Central Lines
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/infusion-vascular-access/introduction-checklist-improve-adherence-hygiene-standards-during-placement

Use of PICCs is Common and Risky, Study Shows
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/infusion-vascular-access/use-piccs-common-and-risky-study-shows


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