Would you like a better understanding of the CLABSI National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) definitions and the changes to how infections are counted? This webinar will help you learn more about NHSN reporting and discuss surveillance definitions versus opportunities for improvement in CLABSI prevention. This event is hosted by Telligen.
Audience
Hospital infection preventionists, quality improvement directors and quality improvement staff.
Objectives
- Understand NHSN CLABSI definitions
- Understand how CLABSIs are counted for CMS Value-Based Purchasing reporting
- Discuss the differences between surveillance definitions and improvement opportunities for CLABSI prevention
Speakers
Joan M. Ivaska, BS, MPH, CIC, Senior Director, Infection Prevention, Banner Health. Ms. Ivaska oversees the infection prevention activities for Banner Health, a large health system with 29 hospitals in seven states. She is experienced in healthcare-associated infection surveillance and prevention and also serves as a national consultant for Joint Commission Resources.
Deanna Curry, RN, MS, serves as the Quality Improvement Manager for Telligen, based in Colorado.
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Contact
If you have questions or concerns, contact DeAnn Richards, 608-274-1940, drichard@metastar.com