General principles
Hand Hygiene
Hand decontamination and aseptic technique remain the major prevention
strategies for catheter related infections.
Staff must decontaminate hands by using an alcohol hand gel or by washing
their hands with soap and water and drying thoroughly before and after
palpating catheter insertion sites as well as before and after replacing,
assessing, repairing or dressing any intravascular device. For further
information refer to Hand Hygiene Policy, Infection, Prevention and Control