2024
Disinfection of central venous access device needleless connectors: A human factors analysis
Drews F, Martinello R, Hebden J, St. John K, Pegues D. Disinfection of central venous access device needleless connectors: A human factors analysis. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2024, 45: 959-964. PMID: 38389492, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2024.22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCentral line-associated bloodstream infectionsNurse focus groupsIntensive care unitCentral venous access devicesMixed-methods studyObservations of complianceAcademic medical centerDiverse patient populationsPerceived facilitatorsRisk of central line-associated bloodstream infectionsGuideline noncomplianceOngoing educationKnowledge deficitsPrevention guidelinesHigh workloadMedical CenterRecommended timeIsopropyl alcohol wipesVenous access devicesCare unitLess workloadCompetency evaluationPatient populationFacilitationAntiseptic scrub
2022
A 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