Human factors analysis of the disinfection of central-line needleless connectors
Martinello R, Hebden J, Drews F, Pegues D. Human factors analysis of the disinfection of central-line needleless connectors. Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology 2022, 2: s32-s33. PMCID: PMC9614877, DOI: 10.1017/ash.2022.117.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral line-associated bloodstream infectionsFocus groupsCentral venous access devicesIdentified perceived barriersAcademic medical centerMultiple-methods studyOpen-ended questionsFocus group discussionsBloodstream infectionsNeedleless connectorsNursing staffRisk of central line-associated bloodstream infectionsIdentified barriersOngoing educationConvenience sampleKnowledge deficitsScrubbing timeNursesIncreased workloadElectronic toolsAssess complianceMedical CenterRecommended timeMedical ICULess workloadA mixed-methods evaluation on the efficacy and perceptions of needleless connector disinfectants
Roberts SC, Hendrix CA, Edwards LM, Feinn RS, Martinello RA, Murray TS. A mixed-methods evaluation on the efficacy and perceptions of needleless connector disinfectants. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2022, 44: 230-233. PMID: 35387702, PMCID: PMC9929708, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.72.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeedleless connectorsMixed-methods evaluationNursing staffOverall bacterial burdenBloodstream infection preventionAcademic tertiary hospitalIsopropyl alcohol wipesSterile water controlTertiary hospitalNursing assessmentBacterial burdenInfection preventionImproved complianceStaff complianceChlorhexidine gluconateScrub timeConvenience sampleAlcohol wipesStaphylococcus epidermidisEfficacyProduct efficacyDry timeWipesDisinfection practicesCompliance