Video Vignettes
Jeanne E. Zack, PhD, RN, CIC -
A Practical Approach to Getting To Zero
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Addressing Central Line - Associated Bacteremia-RelatedRisks in Today's Patient Population
Beginning the Journey to Zero
Defining and Implementing the Process
Critical Success Factors
The Journey Continues: Celebrating Infection-Free Daysin the ICUs
Implementing and Sustaining Cultural Change
References
Carol Hatler, PhD, RN - What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Why is it Important?
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Evidence-Based Practice Background and Why it is Critical in the Quest for ZERO
The Evidence-Based Practice Movement and Practice Studies
Evidence-Based Practice Definition, Advantages and Uses
How Do You "Get To" the Payoff and Making Your Practice Predictable?
Support for Some Practices
References
Wendy Kaler, MT, MPH, CIC - Perspectives and Evidence-Based Best Practices for Catheter
Hub Care
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What Was the Prior State of Research on This Topic?
Need for Research
Study Purpose
Four Needleless Access Ports were Evaluated (Part 1)
Four Needleless Access Ports were Evaluated (Part 2)
Study Methods
Study Validation and Results
References
Joan Hebden, RN, MS, CIC – Barriers to Compliance with Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for the Prevention of Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections (CR-BSIs)
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Evidence-Based Practice Use – Current State
The Science and Obstacles to use of EBP
What Does Human Factors Research Tell Us about Non-Compliance?
How Do You Overcome Expectation Ambiguity?
Tools and Processes for Enhancing Compliance
Summary
References
References:
Pronovost, P, Needham, D, Berenholtz, S, et al. An Intervention to Decrease Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in the ICU. New England Journal of Medicine Dec 2006, No. 26, Vol. 355:2725-2732.
On August 31,2009, CareFusion Corporation completed its spinoff form CardinalHealth, Inc. References to Cardinal Health in the materials posted on this website prior to August 31, 2009, may relate to CareFusion and the business operated by CareFusion following the spinoff.
Pronovost, P, Needham, D, Berenholtz, S, et al. An Intervention to Decrease Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections in the ICU. New England Journal of Medicine Dec 2006, No. 26, Vol. 355:2725-2732.
On August 31,2009, CareFusion Corporation completed its spinoff form CardinalHealth, Inc. References to Cardinal Health in the materials posted on this website prior to August 31, 2009, may relate to CareFusion and the business operated by CareFusion following the spinoff.
