Date of Conferral

10-27-2024

Degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

School

Nursing

Advisor

Cara Krulewitch

Abstract

This staff education project is a crucial initiative designed to enhance nursing knowledge and skills in the care of central lines. Its overarching goal is to reduce the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in a teaching hospital. Given that CLABSIs are a major concern in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), due to higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures, this project is very important. My goal was to fill these gaps by providing a comprehensive staff education program addressing this critical issue. The evidence-based practice question (EBP) guiding this Doctor of Nursing Project (DNP) project was: Does the Staff Education Program on central line maintenance and CLABSI prevention strategies increase nursing knowledge in this area compared to the current knowledge? A pretest and posttest were used to assess knowledge change, and skills checklists were to determine adherence to infection control measures. Qualitative data were also collected in the form of feedback on the effectiveness of the training. The initial assessment of the program has unveiled a positive change in the level of nursing competencies with the CLABSI prevention guidelines. The program was linked with an 11.1% improvement in the knowledge scores, with most participants meeting the program's learning outcomes. The program's success underscores the crucial role of continued education, skills validation, and stakeholder engagement in maintaining progress in infection control practices. It also promotes positive social change by preparing the nurses to practice in a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare system to provide quality care.

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