Evaluation Preventing Bloodstream Infections in the Vascular Access Patient: Addressing Intraluminal and Extraluminal VAD Contamination Evaluation HMP Education would appreciate your feedback on the quality and impact of this activity.Please answer the following questions, some of which include a 5-point Likert scale (5 = strongly agree/excellent/great deal; 1 = strongly disagree/poor/very little). Did this activity meet your educational needs? Yes No Did this activity increase your competence? Yes No Do you feel like there were any new data presented during this activity? Yes - please explain: No Did you learn anything new? Yes, please specify: No Did you gain confidence in your ability to act on the new information? Yes - please explain: No Did this activity include opportunities to learn as a part of a healthcare team? Yes - please explain: No Please answer the following question using a 5-point likert scale (5 = a great deal, 3 = a modest amount, 1 = nothing at all). How much did you learn as a result of this session? 5 4 3 2 1 Please rate the following components related to this activity using a 5-point likert scale (5 = excellent, 3 = good, 1 = poor). Content 5 4 3 2 1 Relevance to your practice 5 4 3 2 1 Educational format 5 4 3 2 1 Overall 5 4 3 2 1 Please rate the faculty on their knowledge, expertise, and teaching ability (5= excellent, 3 = good, 1 = poor). Max Holder, MSN, RN, CRNI, NE-BC, VA, BC 5 4 3 2 1 Karen Laforet, RN, MCISc, CCHN(C), VA-BC, CVAA(c) 5 4 3 2 1 To what extent were the following learning objectives addressed by this activity (5 = entirely, 3 = moderately, 1 = not at all)? Identify various sources of contamination that increase risks leading to catheter bloodstream infections 5 4 3 2 1 Explore clinical challenges associated with VAD maintenance that can impact outcomes 5 4 3 2 1 Review the recommended guidelines, practices and evidence-based interventions for VAD maintenance to aid with the reduction of BSI risk 5 4 3 2 1 Identify strategies for prevention of VA related bloodstream infection in patients 5 4 3 2 1 The information presented in this activity was free of commercial bias. Agree Disagree How many patients do you encounter with bloodstream infections on a monthly basis? 10 or fewer 20 30 40 50 or more Please now rate your ability to use currently available therapies to manage bloodstream infections. Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor Do you intend to make any changes to your practice as a result of information gained from this activity? Please be specific. Yes, please describe: No Which of the following barriers do you perceive in your efforts to implement practice changes and/or optimize patient care? Select all that apply. No barriers Cost Lack of opportunity/patients Lack of administrative support Insurance/reimbursement issues Lack of consensus or professional guidelines Lack of time to assess/counsel patients Patient compliance issues Not applicable to my practice Other: How might future activities help you address those barriers? 255 characters max Previous
