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Description

This article has been approved by the National Association for Neonatal Nurses Certification Board for Category B credit toward recertification as an NNP.

Purpose of Activity

To present a quality improvement project designed to reduce rates of central line associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) in a level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. State the importance of utilizing a line maintenance team and line rounding.
  2. Explain the implementation and results of the central line quality improvement initiative.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







Test Code: ANC0516
Published: May/Jun 2016
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 16/18 (88%)
Authors: Kerry A. Wilder, MBA, BSN, RN; Brittany Wall, MSN, RN, NNP-BC, CPNP-PC/AC; David Haggard, DNP, RN, NNP-BC; Tiffany Epperson, MSN, BSN, RN
Specialties: Infection Control, Neonatal