The Importance of Passive Disinfection in Vascular Access Devices
Passive disinfection is a method used to help keep needleless connectors on vascular access devices clean between…
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The Impact Needleless Connectors can have on Occlusion and Infection Risk
Needleless connectors provide needle-free access to vascular access devices, helping protect healthcare workers from needlestick injuries. Their design…
What to Consider When Implementing a Disinfecting Cap
Choosing a disinfecting cap is more than simply selecting a product with a specific disinfection time. The…
How Passive Disinfection Caps Help Reduce CLABSI Risk
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) remain one of the most significant challenges in vascular access. While no…
Why Is the Catheter Luer a Critical Point for Infection Prevention?
The catheter Luer is one of the most important points for infection prevention because it serves as…
DualCap® FAQs: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
Infection prevention remains one of the most important priorities in vascular access care. Proper disinfection of needle-free valves and…
What Do INS Standards Say About Needle-free Connectors and Disinfection?
INS standards emphasize that needleless connectors should be disinfected before every access using firm mechanical friction and…
Scrub the Hub vs Disinfection Caps: What Does the Evidence Say?
The evidence favors both approaches, but they do not have identical roles: manual “scrub the hub” remains…
Protecting the Catheter Access Point Between Dialysis Uses
Between catheter access events, the device remains in place to allow repeated use without additional punctures. While significant attention is often…
Improving Hub Disinfection Compliance in IV Therapy
Improving hub disinfection compliance requires combining clear standards, human factor friendly products, and visible monitoring that links…