The technique that could cut central line infection rates by 47%

Becker's Healthcare October 20, 2023
Ashleigh Hollowell

Having a trained nurse or nurse team present during central line procedures or catheter insertion reduces the chance of infection for patients by 47%, according to new research from the Association for Professionals in Infection Control.

“[A]dding trained observers to assist with the placement of central lines has tremendous potential to reduce infections and prevent harm,” Patricia Jackson, RN, BSN, president of the APIC said about the research in an Oct. 20 news release.

For the study, a team at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, N.C., trained a team...

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