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:
(PDF, 555 MB)
Provides an assessment of awareness and perceptions of policies and practices around CLABSI prevention.
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.
