Description
JOPHON Courses offer continuing education created from JOPHON, APHON’s acclaimed journal. These courses feature original, peer-reviewed research aimed at enhancing clinical nursing care for children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders, and their families. This is a self-paced, digital product.
New JOPHON course articles are offered quarterly following review and development by the JOPHON editorial team and are presented by the APHON ACE Center Committee. Each course includes ten (10) questions derived from the selected article’s content. Participants who complete both the associated quiz and evaluation will earn 1 NCPD credit, applicable to the designated ILNA categories.
Course Details
Title: July/Aug 2025 Beyond the Bundle: Reducing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections on a Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Author(s): Mindy Bibart, DNP, RN, CPHON©, NEA-BC, CPPS, SSBB, Emily A. Eisel, MHS, RN, Kimberly Taylor, MSN, RN, CPCP-AC, BMTCN©, Randal Olshefski, MD, Cheryl Camacho, MBA, CHSE, Paramedic, FSSH, Micheal Welty, BS, Robert Gajarski, DM, MHSA, CPPS, CPHQ, and Terri Guinipero, MD
Citation: Bibart M, Eisel EA, Taylor K, et al. Beyond the Bundle: Reducing Central Line–Associated Bloodstream Infections on a Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing. 2025;42(4):183-192. doi:10.1177/27527530251346733
Course Summary: This course introduces evidence-based strategies to reduce central line–associated bloodstream infections in pediatric hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplant units. Learners will compare standard prevention bundles with additional interventions, evaluate the effectiveness of safety huddles, and examine the impact of simulation training on nursing practice and patient safety. The course highlights practical solutions for overcoming implementation challenges and achieving measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate between prevention bundle elements and additional evidence-based interventions to reduce non-MBI CLABSI rates.
- Appraise strategies that enhance the effectiveness of proactive safety huddles in clinical settings.
- Contrast traditional versus in situ simulation training approaches to determine their impact on nursing practice and patient safety.
Individual Learning Needs Assessment (ILNA) Coding
The program content has been reviewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) and is acceptable for recertification points. You may claim 1 CNE in one of the following ILNA categories: Care Continuum, Psychosocial Dimensions of Care, OR Care of the Pediatric Hem/Onc Patient
Please reach out to the Education Team at education@aphon.org with your name, the email associated with your APHON account, and the above ILNA category you would like to have reflected on your certificate and APHON can update your completion certificate to reflect your choice.
Post-Purchase Information
After purchase, your course will be available in the ACE Center under “My Courses”.
Once you have completed both the quiz and evaluation, you can download a copy of your completion certificate from the course page. A copy will also be available in your Transcript under the “My APHON” drop-down menu in your account.
Association for Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 14513.
