Preventing Central Line Infection Scrub the Hub Scrub

Preventing Central Line Infection Scrub the Hub – Scrub the Cap: Every Line - Every Time BASIC KNOWLEDGE: • What is the function of the orange Swabcap device? • What is the function of the blue Sitescrub device? • How do you use the Sitescrub device? • Is use of Sitescrub required for hub entry or cap entry or both? • Can Swabcap or Sitescrub ever be re-used on the same patient or the same line? CCHMC Vascular Access Team November 6, 2014 Questions? 803 -4828 or pager 736 -0337

Preventing Central Line Infection Scrub the Hub - Scrub the Cap: Every Line - Every Time ANSWERS: • What is the function of the orange Swabcap device? ü Passive protection of all PIV and CVC caps to minimize risk of infection • What is the function of the blue Sitescrub device? ü Friction scrub of all CVC hubs, PIV and CVC caps for removal of debris, bacteria, and biofilm immediately prior to each line entry • How do you use the Sitescrub device? ü Push blue Sitescrub device firmly onto the PIV/CVC cap or hub. Rotate Sitescrub back and forth EIGHT times over 10 seconds. Remove Sitescrub and allow to air dry for 5 seconds prior to access. • Is use of Sitescrub required for hub entry or cap entry or both? ü Both • Can Swabcap or Sitescrub ever be re-used on the same patient or the same line? ü NO! Swabcap and Blue Sitescrub must never be re-used November 6, 2014 CCHMC Vascular Access Team Questions? 803 -4828 or pager 736 -0337