About
CLABSI Prevention Program (NHSN)
Programme Introduction
About this programme
Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) are among the most serious and preventable healthcare-associated infections. They are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, length of stay, and cost of care—especially in critical care, oncology, dialysis, and other high-dependency units where central venous catheters are frequently used. The CLABSI Prevention Program (NHSN-aligned) is designed to build strong, practice-ready competence in evidence-based central line insertion, maintenance, and surveillance practices, with emphasis on standardized bundles, staff accountability, and continuous quality improvement. The program integrates prevention science with practical bedside workflows, helping healthcare teams reduce CLABSI risk through consistent adherence to validated infection prevention strategies.
Central line-associated bloodstream infections are among the most preventable yet serious healthcare-associated infections — affecting outcomes, length of stay, and patient mortality when they occur.
This programme covers the evidence-based bundle elements, daily review practices, and surveillance methods that make CLABSI prevention a sustained team discipline rather than a checklist exercise.
🛡 Built for safer care. Structured, evidence-based, and mapped to global IPC standards — designed to translate directly into stronger patient and staff safety.
Learning objectives
Learning Objectives
What you will achieve
By the end of this programme, learners will have built core IPC competencies directly applicable to clinical practice — translating into safer patient care, stronger compliance, and a more vigilant healthcare environment.
Each outcome below builds toward effective CLABSI prevention through bundle compliance, daily review, and structured surveillance using NHSN methodology.
By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:
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Explain how CLABSIs occur and identify modifiable risk factors across insertion and maintenance phases
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Apply standardized central line insertion and maintenance bundles correctly in routine clinical workflows
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Demonstrate correct practices for catheter site care, dressing changes, access/flush technique, and hub disinfection
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Strengthen unit-based safety culture using audits, checklists, and escalation pathways for non-compliance
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Perform daily line necessity review and support timely removal to reduce device-days
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Support program implementation through training, competency validation, monitoring, and continuous improvement
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Align local practices with NHSN-oriented surveillance and prevention expectations to improve patient safety outcomes
Bundle compliance. Daily vigilance. Zero CLABSI mindset.
Build clinical confidence in infection prevention, one practice at a time.
Who can enroll
Target Audience
Who can enroll
This programme is designed for healthcare professionals across clinical and support roles who play a part in preventing infection and protecting patient and staff safety.
This programme is built for ICU nurses, infection preventionists, vascular access teams, intensivists, and clinical leaders responsible for central line management and CLABSI prevention.
Designed for these professionals
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Staff nurses, ICU/critical care nurses, NICU/PICU nurses, oncology nurses, dialysis nurses
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Physicians, intensivists, anesthetists, surgeons, residents, fellows
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Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) professionals, microbiologists, HIC/ICN teams
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Quality managers, patient safety officers, NABH/NABL coordinators (where applicable)
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Nursing educators, clinical trainers, and hospital administrators involved in HAI reduction initiatives
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Allied healthcare professionals involved in vascular access support and catheter care
Stronger Standards. Safer Care.
Strengthen your IPC practice and contribute to safer healthcare environments.
Programme Certification
Your certificate
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive a digital certificate recognising your achievement and the competencies you have acquired throughout the course.
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TERRALEAP
Certificate ID
TL-2026-AB7K3X9P
Official
Seal
Certificate of Completion
Successfully Completed
Awarded in recognition of academic achievement
This is to certify that
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has successfully completed the prescribed course of study, demonstrating commitment, diligence, and proficiency in
CLABSI Prevention Program (NHSN)
and is hereby awarded this certificate by TerraLeap, recognising the candidate's mastery of the syllabus and successful evaluation.