Standardized education program for centrally inserted central catheter insertion
Abstract:
Introduction: In Japan, reports of accidents involving centrally inserted central catheters (CICCs) have prompted new recommendations. Hospitals are now required to provide ultrasound-guided venipuncture training and improve CICC-related governance. However, leaving this education to individual hospitals is insufficient.
Methods: To address this, the Gonryo Council’s non-profit centrally/peripherally inserted central catheter (CICC/PICC) Study Group launched a standardized safety-education program that includes e-learning, hands-on seminars, practical-skills tests using mannequins, and post-seminar evaluations. From April 2021 to March 2023, data were analyzed from 196 first- and second-year post-graduate participants who completed the full program and surveys.
Results: The program was consistently delivered over 3 years, with high participant satisfaction. Additionally, instructors evaluated during the seminars were highly rated, demonstrating the program’s effectiveness in improving CICC safety education regionally.
Conclusion: Standardized CICC/PICC education is necessary. Future investigations should target the different needs of experienced and inexperienced participants at each facility.
Reference:
Saijo F, Arata Y, Akazawa N, Oguro S, Konno D, Sato A, Sato K, Sawada K, Tanaka R, Mitamura A, Miyasaka N, Mutoh M, Muroya Y, Tsujinaka S, Omata K, Tamagake N, Yokokawa Y, Aoki T, Toyama S, Egawa S. Evaluation of a novel standardized education program for centrally inserted central catheters insertion in a region of Japan. J Vasc Access. 2025 Sep 19:11297298251371750. doi: 10.1177/11297298251371750. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40970564.