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Abstract
Background: Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infections
(CLABSIs) are the most common healthcare associated infections in
the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The nurse has an important
role in CLABSI bundle during insertion and maintenance. This study
aimed to: Assess nursing knowledge and compliance regarding
CLABSI bundle. Setting: This study was conducted at the (NICU) in
Children University Hospital (Abu Elrish) El-Mounira and New Kasr
El-Ani Teaching Hospital. Design: A descriptive design was used.
Sample: A convenient sample of 86 nurses included in the study
working at the previously mentioned setting. Tools: The first tool is a
predesigned questionnaire sheet to assess nurses’ knowledge about
CLABSI bundle; the second tool was observational check list to assess
nurses’ compliance for neonates with CVL. Results: Revealed that less
than half of thems had poor knowledge and more than half had average
knowledge about CLABSI bundle while more than half had not comply
practice. Conclusion: The current study provides a picture of the current
nursing knowledge an.J.compliance of CLABSI bundle in NICUs. The study
conducted that less than half had poor knowledge and less than half had
average knowledge about CLABSI bundle while more than half had
incompetent practice. In addition, the study illustrated an absence of a
uniform protocol for prevention of CLABSI in the studied NICUs and
absence of adequate training. This indicates the need for developing a
protocol for CLABSI prevention based upon current evidence based
guidelines and make education program on this protocol. There is also a need
for establishing a system to implement prevention protocols and the
monitoring of adherence and CLABSI bundle. Recommendations:
Collaboration and continuing education of the staff in the NICUs are
vital to improve their knowledge and compliance of CLABSI bundle.
There is also a need for establishing a system to implement prevention
protocols and the monitoring of adherence and CLABSI bundle. Units
need to make checklists for insertion and maintenance bundle for each
patient and also make kits for CVL insertion and dressing change.