Question

2 Paragraphs Identify & explain 2 nursing actions for CLABSI that can prevent it to occur. Must have citations and references

Answer 1

Nursing actions to prevent CLABSI

1.Optimal site selection:

Select insertion site on the basis of intended purpose and duration of use, risk of infectious and non-infectious complications.1,2

2.Hand Hygiene:

Hand hygiene before catheter insertion or maintenance, combined with proper aseptic technique during catheter manipulation and care, provides protection against infection.1,2

1.Ling, M.L., Apisarnthanarak, A., Jaggi, N. et al. APSIC guide for prevention of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI). Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 5, 16 (2016) doi:10.1186/s13756-016-0116-5

2. CDC. Bloodstream infection event (central line-associated bloodstream infection and non-central line associated bloodstream infection) Device-associated module BSI [Internet]. 2018 3/2/2018:[1-38 pp.] Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/nhsn/pdfs/pscmanual/4psc_clabscurrent.pdf