REDUCING THE RISK OF DEVICE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS FOR UNCSOUTHEASTERN

October 23, 2023
  • Presented by DICON (Duke Infection Control Outreach Network) faculty, this education focuses on reducing the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) and central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), especially in intensive care units. Alternatives to urinary catheterization, indications for obtaining urine cultures, central line insertion practices will be covered. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight key strategies for preventing device-associated hospital-acquired infections.

Target Audience

  • Fellows
  • Medical Students
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

  • Managing the utilization of urinary catheters and central lines.
  • Guiding the over-utilization within intensive care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 0.00 Attendance
Registration Opens: 
10/23/2023
Registration Expires: 
10/22/2024
Activity Starts: 
10/23/2023 - 12:00pm EDT
Activity Ends: 
10/23/2023 - 1:00pm EDT
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • Attendance

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 0.00 Attendance
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