QAPI 121 - Strategies for Reducing Central Line Bloodstream Infections: A Comprehensive Review of Best Practices and Outcomes

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

1:31 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: Kiosk 10

Presenter(s)

Nkechi Onyeka, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC

Infection Prevention Education Specialist
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Frank Baio, RN, BSN, CIC

Director
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Ndubuisi Eke-Okoro, MSc, CIC

Manager Infection Prevention
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
MK

Marta Krajweska, RN, BSN, CIC

Infection Preventionist
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
WC

Wilfredo Cruz, CIC

Infection Preventionist
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Doreen Dutchak, RN, MBA, CEN, CIC

Vice President Quality, Safety & Experience
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
CE

Christian Engell, MD

Infectious Disease MD
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Disclosure(s):

Frank Baio, RN, BSN, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Nkechi Onyeka, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Ndubuisi Eke-Okoro, MSc, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Marta Krajweska, RN, BSN, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Wilfredo Cruz, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Doreen Dutchak, RN, MBA, CEN, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Christian Engell, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Upon completion, participants will be able to identify risk factors for CLABSI.
Upon completion, participants will be able implement evidence based prevention strategies for CLABSI reduction
Upon completion, participants will be able to adhere to standardized protocols for insertion, maintenance, and removal of central lines to reduce infection rates.