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
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 workload