Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager

Guest: Maureen Burger MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACHE

Abstract:

Infection prevention in infusion therapy is crucial for safeguarding patient safety. Application of Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) is essential for all infusion-related procedures. Listen as Maureen Burger and Dawn Berndt discuss 12 potential breaches in aseptic technique and describe the actions that knowledgeable clinicians will take to keep their patients safe.

Resources:

1. Gorski LA, Hadaway L, Hagle ME, et al. Infusion therapy standards of practice. J Infus Nurs. 2021;44(suppl 1):S1-S224. doi:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000396
2. National Coalition for IV Push Safety: National Coalition for IV Push Safety (ncivps.org)