(IH05) Innovation Hub Presentation - Preventing Tube Site Infections: Best Practices for Safer Patient Outcomes

Tube site infections pose a serious risk to patient safety and recovery. This session will explore evidence-based strategies to reduce infection risk and improve outcomes for patients with tracheostomies, gastrostomies, and other tube sites. Attendees will gain practical insights into daily care routines, dressing selection, and site management. The presentation will highlight Hydrofera Blue READY^® Tube Site Dressing—an antibacterial foam designed with an intuitive key-hole shape for easy, precise placement—to showcase its role in supporting infection prevention and wound healing.

This Innovation Hub is presented by Essity.
(This activity is not accredited for nursing Contact Hours)