ANTT

Breaking the Mold in Vascular Access: Why Healthcare Needs a Gut Check I’m over the “innovation” talk in healthcare. Really. We’re all so busy positioning ourselves as the next big tech company with our “custom AI” projects, yet CLABSIs—central line-associated bloodstream infections—still run rampant across the country. Every professional I’ve met in healthcare has this bizarre inertia: they’re quick to ask but excruciatingly slow to spend, like they’re clinging to the hope that maybe if they wait just long enough, their problems will solve themselves....

Introduction The ASEPTIC NON-TOUCH TECHNIQUE (ANTT®) is a pivotal approach in infection control during invasive clinical procedures and management of indwelling medical devices. Through an exploration of key definitions, practical applications, evidence-based recommendations, quality improvement strategies, and the significance of ANTT as a fundamental clinical competency, we aim to provide a thorough understanding of ANTT for healthcare practitioners. Drawing insights from the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) 9th Edition 2024 guidelines and scholarly sources, this paper serves as a comprehensive resource to advance the knowledge and implementation of ANTT in diverse healthcare environments....